In the Community

It's summer, and that means it's time for all those fun things that come along with the season - from backyard barbecues to road trips to weekends at the cabin.

Tons of fun festivals happening this weekend

Music in the Park bring Edmonds neighbours together

There's a new family festival in town, and proceeds help send under-privileged kids to summer camp. Burnaby Community Services is launching the first Family Festival on Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Camping Bureau.

How to choose the best drought resisters for your garden

The annual community bike fair for kids has been postponed because of the teachers’ strike. Tammy Ozero, fair organizer, has moved the date from June 20 to Sept. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Kyle Empringham is part of duo behind TheStarfish.ca, an eco-blog with a large youth following

Burnaby resident Melissa Sumpton is undergoing weeks of intensive training to join one of the most recognizable military units in the country - the Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Armed Forces.