In the Community

Last winter, Burnaby resident Augustine Wong was driving to work and listening to the radio, when he heard a story of a family in need that had only $100 for Christmas. How do you have Christmas with $100, the radio host asked.

Two young Burnaby artists will have the honour of seeing their designs on Christmas cards sent out by Mayor Derek Corrigan and Burnaby councillors this holiday season.

A Burnaby coyote rescued in September is now the new cover star of the Wildlife Rescue Association's 2014 calendar. The association rehabilitates wildlife and promotes the welfare of animals living in urban environments.

The Safe Harbour program recognized the Burnaby Neighbourhood House as an award finalist for being an outstanding community organizer. More than 80 B.C. organizations attended the fifth annual Safe Harbour awards ceremony on Nov. 19.

It looks like it's going to be one slushy weekend in Burnaby, but we've got six fun indoor events to keep you cozy and warm. Here's our Top 5 list for Dec. 13 to 15.

Burnaby elementary students incubate chicken eggs in class

If you're looking for something to put your family in the holiday mood this weekend, head down to the Burnaby Village Museum on Saturday, when all proceeds from carousel ride sales go to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.

Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla. It runs really well, especially since it has 180,000 miles on it. However, the paint is coming off and it looks horrible.

Two Burnaby groups have partnered to create a theatre program for people with disabilities.

The United Way awarded Burnaby resident and SFU master's graduate Mae Burrows with a Labour Community Service Award. Burrows was recognized for her activist work with the labour community and her executive director role with two organizations: the T.