In the Community

Tuesday, June 21 Christmas without credit, 7 to 8:30 p.m. It’s never too early to plan for holiday travel, celebrations and gift giving.

Looking for some family fun to while away the summer days? Never fear, Burnaby is buzzing with activity for the small folks all summer long. TANABATA FESTIVAL Swing by the Nikkei Centre on Saturday, July 2 for the Tanabata Festival.

What’s it like to be homeless for a night? We talked to Burnaby mom Debbie Preissl, who recently slept in a back alley of Vancouver to raise money for Covenant House, a shelter for homeless youth.

If you are new to running you’ll soon learn it’s more than putting one foot in front of the other.

Tips for surviving baby crow season

B.C. Hydro crews made a surprising discovery at the Lougheed station recently – a nest with two tiny hummingbirds. The workers discovered the nest while preparing the substation for maintenance work.

Burnaby Scouts honoured Not one, not two, but nine Burnaby Scouts were awarded top honours recently for their dedication to community service.

Save the date: July 23 What is it? A free, block party in the Cariboo Heights neighbourhood, hosted by Rosanna and Jonathan Chan on Saturday, July 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the east cul-de-sac in front of Lakepark Village at 8580 Cumberland Pl.

Burnaby's Nikkei Centre helps launch project on Tashme, B.C.'s largest Japanese internment camp