In the Community

The Burnaby Artisan Farmers’ Market just kicked off its eighth year and now has licence to celebrate. The market has grown considerably since it began in 2008, adding nearly 30 new vendors to this season’s rotating schedule.

For the third year in a row, Swangard Stadium will play host to the City of Burnaby’s free Canada Day concert and fireworks event.

A Burnaby RV park is helping brighten the futures of children living with life-threatening illness as a part of a Make-A-Wish Canada lantern-lighting campaign this weekend.

What began in Fort McMurray on May 1 as a wildfire that grew to unimaginable proportions has kept the Northern Alberta town in the hearts of Canadians and especially Albertans, while thousands of displaced residents attempt to rebuild their lives.

Cyclists will be riding into Burnaby on Thursday to promote inclusiveness.

This Sunday kicks off the first of five monthly bike rides hosted by HUB Burnaby. Cyclists are invited to take part in the two-hour ride to and from Commercial Drive in Vancouver. The trek begins at 11 a.m.

Save room on your summer schedule for the annual Inclusion Festival at Ernie Winch Park on June 18, from noon to 4 p.m. The event is free and includes arts, crafts, games, snacks, music and dancing.

Breathe deep and lull yourself into a mindful trance at a free mediation session Saturday, May 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch. The library is at 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604-522-3971, or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Harry Yee’s family roots run eight decades deep at Sun Tai Sang farm in South Burnaby. His grandfather started working the land in 1935 and delivered produce to Chinatown by horse and buggy.