In the Community

It was a busy year for the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. Staff at the Burnaby-based centre helped 3,274 animals in 2011, the most in seven years.

Before we scramble to fill our new calendars, get into the groove of new schedules, and perhaps consider a New Year's resolution or two, let's seize this time of transition to reflect on the year that has passed and take stock of our lives.

Heading out to enjoy some sun this winter? Or perhaps planning to hit the slopes somewhere picturesque? Don't forget to take along a copy of the Burnaby NOW P P A and send us your Paper Postcard.

The Burnaby NOW's look back at the year that's passed began last week, and we conclude our year in review in today's edition.

SFU's former chancellor, Milton Wong, passed away on Saturday Dec. 31. Wong died of pancreatic cancer at age 72. Wong served two terms as chancellor at SFU, from 1999 to 2005. The Vancouver businessman was well known for his philanthropy.

NOW reporter Jennifer Moreau sat down to talk to one of SFU's elders-in-residence

The NOW's mailbox continued to fill up throughout 2011 with local readers sending in their Paper Postcards from far and wide.

One day I asked my husband how come he knew so much. "Because I've made more mistakes than other people," he replied.

While most local residents are focusing on last-minute shopping and holiday feasts, a team of four Burnaby residents is heading to South America to donate their time and expertise, helping some four-leggeds who are badly in need. Veterinarian Dr.

T he boys and girls in Burnaby's youth prison were thrilled with Evelyn Florendo's annual Christmas dinner. "Oh my God, they were screaming. They were all excited," Evelyn said.