In the Community

Rotary coat project continues in Burnaby

Many ways get involved in this year's Christmas bureau campaign

The winter can be a long and dreary season. The snow and sleet, howling winds and bone chilling cold can only be a mix for a terrible day.

Upcoming fundraising dinner event a perfect opportunity for local businesses to help celebrate with staff while doing good for the community, says bureau organizer

Television star Ed Witzke from What's Up, Warthogs! - a Canadian comedy show appearing on Family Channel - made a surprise visit to students at St. Michael's Elementary in Burnaby recently.

Getting ready for some winter travelling? Don't forget to pack all the essentials - including a copy of the Burnaby NOW. Then, send us a Paper Postcard from a stop along your trip.

The Burnaby Christmas Bureau's holiday season officially kicked off this week, with the doors to their main location in Metropolis opening up for both registration and donations.

Students at Aubrey Elementary organized a Halloween for Hunger campaign, collecting donations for the foodbank. Bianca Lavorata's Grade 6/7 French immersion students went from class to class throughout the school collecting food.

The Universal Cultural Society of Canada and the City of Burnaby are teaming up to celebrate Diwali this Sunday. The festival of lights will include food, traditional invocations and performances, including breakdancing and Bollywood fusion groups.