The folks over at ABC Recycling need your help.
The Burnaby facility is currently facing off against other ABC locations in B.C. and Alberta in a company-wide food drive challenge. Until Friday, Aug. 26, the Burnaby team is collecting items for the food bank, and the public can drop off items, too, according to Karen Bichin, community relations manager.
Most-needed items include canned meats, fish and beans; natural peanut butter; whole wheat pasta and rice; pasta sauce; low-sugar cereal; canned fruits and veggies; 100 per cent fruit juice and instant food and formula.
Food can be dropped off at ABC Recycling at 8081 Meadow Ave.
Feds loan Burnaby biz big bucks
Burnaby-based Clean Seed Agricultural Technologies Ltd. got a hefty helping hand from the federal government this week.
The farming tech company received an interest-free loan for $1.825 million from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Foods for the commercialization, production and distribution of Clean Seed’s CX-6 Smart Seeder. The seeder uses field and soil mapping technology to enable “the farmer to apply precise amounts of seed, fertilizer and nutrients, at the right time, to maximize yields and reduce cost,” according to a press release.
“We would like to express our appreciation to Canada’s Agriculture Minister Mr. Lawrence MacAulay for supporting the commercialization of the CX-6 Smart Seeder. The sustained support by various government agencies over the years has played an important role in our evolution. We proudly welcome the resolute financial support of our government to launch our Canadian designed and developed CX-6 Smart Seeder both here at home and abroad” said Graeme Lempriere, CEO of Clean Seed, in a release.
HVAC franchise comes to Burnaby
Kudos to Burnaby’s resident Dwayne Masonon his recent purchase – an Aire Serv heating, ventilation and air conditioning franchise.
Mason’s Burnaby franchise offers residents access to residential and commercial HVAC services, including service repair, replacement and upgrades.
For more info on the Burnaby location, visit www.aireserv.ca/vancouver-burnaby.
Final reminder
Want to play some golf for charity?
In two weeks, the annual Burnaby Board of Trade golf tournament will be teeing off at Riverway Golf Course. The event costs $235 for members and $275 for non-members and includes 18 holes, a tee gift, cart rental, lunch and a buffet dinner.
The fundraiser, which takes place at 1 p.m. on Sept. 7, raises money for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation. To register go to bbot.ca and click on ‘Events.’
