In the Community

The Burnaby Public Library was recently awarded the 2012 Representative Award of Excellence in the category of cultural heritage and diversity by B.C.'s representative for children and youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.

So, Christmas is only a few days away, and you're not ready. Don't panic. Here's the solution: you can still do all your Christmas shopping for everyone on your list at one easy location. Your nearest bookstore.

Nothing compares to the aroma of baked Christmas goodies when coming in from the cold winter weather.

Addiction is never a simple issue. Just ask Bob W., who asked that his full name not be used for privacy reasons.

When Scotiabank opened its North Burnaby branch at 6715 Hastings St., there was only a smattering of people living in the area, according to longtime client Wesley Brooks.

Dear Tom and Ray: My boyfriend and I disagree on whether to keep the car in the garage. He thinks it cuts down on the life of the car (something about cooling the engine). I think a car lives longer if kept in a garage.

When most people think of the Red Cross, the focus is usually on humanitarian aid during wars, famines and other catastrophic events overseas. But the Red Cross also has an important role in B.C., and in Burnaby specifically.