In the Community

We're not so lucky in Burnaby to have a statutory holiday, but there are still a boatload of things to do in the city.

Over the years, I have discovered many simple methods that will help to easily perfect the meals that we serve. Some are so obvious, like a meat thermometer, it is bizarre when I come across a household that does not have one.

Young Jonathan Farbridge is the proud owner of a new bike, thanks to Burnaby Autobody. Farbridge won the bicycle through a contest held by Burnaby Autobody owner Brian Borsoff. "He was ecstatic about it," Borsoff said of Jonathan.

Twin brothers Chris and Nick Molnar were learning to skate almost as soon as they could walk. The Burnaby boys started playing hockey at the Burnaby Winter Club and getting coached in figure skating at 8 Rinks before they'd even started kindergarten.

It only took a few minutes for Borhan Jiang to realize he'd found something he would be passionate about for the rest of his life.

To those who've tried it, Krav Maga is the ultimate in modern self-defence: practical, efficient and aimed at readying an individual for 'real-world' applications. The method is still relatively unknown in Canada, but that's likely to change.

Burnaby resident Steven Ferguson shares his thoughts on the movie biz

Volunteers have already handed out 750 coats this season with more expected

Forest Grove resident Don Osborn got a call a few weeks ago from the Burnaby Fire Department, explaining how one of his five-year-old daughters won a draw at Lougheed Town Centre, and the prize was she got to be fire chief for a day.