In the Community

School may be out for summer, but the Burnaby Teachers' Association is hosting a party for Ian Cunliffe, the North Vancouver teacher who set off on a cross-B.C. marathon to raise awareness about the provincial government's Bill 22.

Snip snip: Takenori Omiya, an eco-sculpture assistant with the City of Burnaby, trims a whale featured on Marine Drive. The city has a number of ecosculptures, including an eagle and a trio of bears.

In late summer when annuals are lanky, tired and dried out, a whole contingent of fall-flowering perennials are opening fresh buds for a display of colour that continues from August to frost. Some enjoy shade.

Burnaby residents part of upcoming annual pagan pride event

Unit in gated area features plenty of light and space

While some people are returning from summer vacations, others are gearing up to head out for autumn exploration.

A s the final entry of a three-part series on shellfish, this article will focus on mollusks. If you missed either two of my previous columns on crustaceans (crab, lobster, prawns, shrimp, crayfish, etc.), please email me at dez@chefdez.