In the Community

The annual UTSAB - A Cultural Society of Bengal spring festival took place last month, on May 19, with more than 200 people in attendance, according to Leena Roy, general secretary for UTSAB - A Cultural Heritage of Bengal.

With summer at the doorstep, Metro Vancouver says it's time to save water for a rainy day. In an effort to conserve high-quality drinking water in the summer, mornings-only lawn sprinkling regulations are now in effect, ending on Sept. 30.

Local violin prodigy Jonathan Chan, 22, is coming home from his studies in London, England this month to perform at two special benefit concerts.

Right Rev. Michael Ingham, Anglican bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster, will be awarded an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University next week.

Burnaby's Carol Matusicky will be honoured this week with a lifetime award for helping children and families

Vancity is offering grants of up to $15,000 for those who want to invest in the community.

Fitting in at school is seldom easy, but these students really are 'best buddies'

There is less than one month left of school, but there is plenty for kids in Burnaby to do this summer. From city-run programs to art schools to post-secondary institutions, many organizations are offering summer camps.