In the Community

Burnaby society looking for residents’ support

Check out the Oral Storytelling Circle at the McGill library branch. The session features stories told from local residents on the last Sunday of the month, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at 4595 Albert St. The session on Jan.

Burnaby’s Connor Stefanison has been snapping photos since he was a teenager, and the now-24-year-old is gaining international recognition for his work.

Happy new year! With January already speeding by, I thought it was time for a return to the parenting files to dig out more new and fun happenings for families in Burnaby.

The Burnaby Metrotown Rotary Club is looking for students in grades 10 to 12 for an upcoming leadership camp. The club is seeking youth who have shown leadership potential, and the camp will teach them how to further develop those skills.

In an age when divorce is just as common as marriage, one Burnaby family held a rather unusual family reunion for the holidays. The Lauwers come from a family of eight children, and they gathered Nov.

Have you ever wanted to try cycling at the Velodrome? There’s a beginners’ Learn to Ride session on Saturday and Sunday night, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The velodrome is an oval, sloped racing track at the base of Burnaby Mountain’s north side.

Not all news is bad news. In fact, here at the Burnaby NOW , we pride ourselves in taking the time to salute the good things and people in our city.

A Simon Fraser University professor is teaming up with a local seniors’ home to see if softer flooring helps reduce injuries from falls, a leading cause of death among elderly adults.