In the Community

Parents wish for many things for their children: happiness, a good education, the chance to grow up and explore and experience all the wonderful things that life has to offer.

Christmas is coming, and the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood is all aglow with excitement. The Heights Merchants Association is hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony at Heights Fountain Square this weekend.

It all comes down to people. For the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, there's people needing help, people offering help and people helping to bring them all together.

Christmas. The very word conjures up images of stockings, trees, twinkling lights and, of course, toys.

What would you do today if this was your last day on Earth? I ask myself this question often - not quite every day, but almost. It gives me a sober perspective on my values, the agenda of the day and where I find meaning.

Big Sisters granted Burnaby resident Cali Mancia an award for her outstanding contributions while volunteering for the organization that pairs young girls with older female mentors.

Send your Paper Postcards shots by email to postcards@ burnabynow. com. Include a few details about your trip and the names of people in the photos. Happy trails!

It's that time of year when nightfall is greeted by the twinkling lights adorning city homes. Each year, we hear from residents who put in some extra effort - and sometimes a few thousand extra Christmas light bulbs - in decorating their homes.