In the Community

Sunrise apples usually available starting in early August each year

A local resident delves into the growing and changing market for seniors' residences

Burnaby Canoe and Kayak Club gearing up for busy summer season at local lake

So far in 2011, Burnaby has seen 55 cats rescued by a Vancouver group, but that number may be even bigger due to a recent spate of rescues.

On the road this summer? Don't forget to bring along your copy of the Burnaby NOW. Get a shot at your destination, and send it in to us to include in a future Paper Postcards. Send shots to postcards@burnabynow.

Save your pop bottles for the bunnies. This Sunday, July 10, the Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C., a group run entirely by volunteers, is holding a fundraiser at the North Burnaby bottle depot at 6893 East Hastings.

Erika Marinovic is a survivor. Look all around the surrounding businesses at 7340 Kingsway and the signs of the recession are hard to miss.

Burnaby's city council passed a motion approving a round of community grants at last Monday's meeting, including nearly $35,000 to Burnaby Community Connections programs.