Get out the ring sizing chart – Hart House is going into the City of Burnaby’s Business Hall of Fame.
Announced by the city and the Burnaby Board of Trade, the Deer Lake Park restaurant is the latest entrant in the prestigious hall, an acknowledgement for more than a quarter-century of culinary excellence.
“We’re delighted to be recognized with this honour,” commented owner Paul Smolen. “During our 26 years in business, we have welcomed guests from around the world, but we never forget that we’re part of the local Burnaby community. We value our relationships with our neighbours, both individuals and businesses.”
Smolen opened Hart House in 1988, setting up in the Tudor-style building designed by architect Frank Macey in the early 1900s.
The induction aims to recognize a Burnaby business “that has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and significant impact on the community.”
Mayor Derek Corrigan will induct Hart House at the 14th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Hall of Fame and Nominees’ Luncheon on Oct. 9, to be held at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel.
For details and to purchase tickets, please visit bbot.ca.
Xenon receives funds for pain medicine research
A Burnaby-based pharmaceutical company is set to receive up to $636 million following its collaboration with a subsidiary of Roche, the world’s largest biotech company.
Xenon Pharma recently partnered with California-based Genentech, which is offering the nine-figure investment for medical breakthroughs for pain relief. Xenon has a focus on pain genetics, “with the goal of discovering and validating new therapeutic targets and mechanisms for treating pain.”
In a statement, Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Andrew Wilkinson, who also serves as the Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services, praised Genentech for its contribution and Xenon for its work to date.
“There is inspiring research taking place in B.C. with the potential to help patients here at home and around the world,” he said. “This partnership demonstrates the confidence investors have in B.C. tech companies.
“Over 84,000 people work in the tech sector in B.C. with 14,000 people specializing in life sciences. B.C.’s technology sector continues to be one of the top contributors to the provincial economy and represents opportunity for industry, investors and job seekers.”
YWCA seeking nominees for Women of Distinction awards
The YWCA Metro Vancouver is currently accepting nominees for its Women of Distinction Awards, honouring women for their outstanding achievements in Lower Mainland communities.
The 32nd annual ceremony recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations in a range of categories, such as business and professions, community building, environmental sustainability and connecting the community. To date, the awards have paid tribute to more than 1,500 nominees and nearly 300 recipients.
Individual nominees must live and work in Metro Vancouver, and businesses and organizations must operate within the Metro Vancouver region, including Hope, Pemberton, Sunshine Coast and the United States border.
The deadline for nominee submissions is Jan. 22 at noon. The awards will be presented at the Vancouver Convention Centre on May 26.
To fill out a nomination form or for more information, visit ywcawomenofdistinction.org or call 604-895-5768.
