In the Community

From pools to parks to lakes, our city has it all for family fun.

Imagine a space where local residents from different cultures gather to discuss interesting novels with intercultural themes. They make connections, share their experiences, and find they have more in common despite their diverse backgrounds.

Why is she in the news: Salina Kung won the City of Burnaby’s Youth Environment Award for her efforts in the community last month, just weeks before graduating from Alpha Secondary School.

Birdwatchers are all a flutter over a rare tiny chick spotted at Burnaby Lake recently, although there are new concerns the baby bird may be dead.

Hike, paddle, celebrate, shop and swim

About 400 people braved the heat on Saturday to check out the first-ever Burnaby RCMP motorcycle safety skills challenge. The event, which took place at the Riverway Sports Complex from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Burnaby’s Fortius Sport & Health hosted the Canadian women’s U25 national wheelchair basketball team last week. The women were in town to prepare for the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship in Beijing June 30 to July 6.

Looking for a fun, low-cost way to connect with your community this summer and meet some new people? The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is hosting another summer barbecue series, where neighbours get to know each other over food.

Burnaby Gogos hawking children's ware at upcoming farmers' market