In the Community

So far in 2011, Burnaby has seen 55 cats rescued by a Vancouver group, but that number may be even bigger due to a recent spate of rescues.

On the road this summer? Don't forget to bring along your copy of the Burnaby NOW. Get a shot at your destination, and send it in to us to include in a future Paper Postcards. Send shots to postcards@burnabynow.

Save your pop bottles for the bunnies. This Sunday, July 10, the Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C., a group run entirely by volunteers, is holding a fundraiser at the North Burnaby bottle depot at 6893 East Hastings.

Erika Marinovic is a survivor. Look all around the surrounding businesses at 7340 Kingsway and the signs of the recession are hard to miss.

Burnaby's city council passed a motion approving a round of community grants at last Monday's meeting, including nearly $35,000 to Burnaby Community Connections programs.