Two young Burnaby mortgage brokers have been recognized for their leadership in the industry.
D'Arcy Henneberry and James de Vuyst were named to the Canadian Mortgage Professional’s 2016 Young Guns list, which acknowledges brokers under 35 “who are helping to shepherd the mortgage industry into a new era,” noted a press release.
Henneberry and de Vuyst, both 31 years old, were chosen from a pool of nominations from across Canada. Henneberry, who previously worked for a bank, now works for the brokering firm MortgagePal, while de Vuyst works at Verico Xeva Mortgage.
Freshii opens at Station Square
Eat. Energize. That’s the motto of the newest health food fast food restaurant – Freshii.
The Toronto-based company has opened its first Burnaby location, and is inviting folks to celebrate its grand opening on Thursday.
From 5 to 7 p.m. people can drop by to try out fan-favourites from the menu and mingle with the local Freshii team. The eatery offers guests a healthy alternative to fast food chains. Freshii opened its first location in Toronto in 2005 and since then has opened locations in more than 75 cities worldwide.
“Freshii provides meals and snacks that help you live your best life. Think: fiber-rich, slow-burning carbs, essential fats and lean proteins. The menu includes custom-made green wraps, salads, quinoa bowls, and fresh-pressed juices,” noted its website.
The Freshii in Burnaby is located at Station Square at 11-6200 Mckay Ave. and is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.
Grab some chicken at the PNE
Visitors at the PNE will once again be able to enjoy some barbecue chicken from Henry’s Outdoor Chicken BBQ starting this weekend.
The Burnaby-based catering company has been a mainstay at the fair since 1975, offering slow-cooked chicken drenched in secret sauce. This year, guests can enjoy some traditional barbecue chicken or try something else, including the chili and roll, classic French fries, chili fries and classic baked beans, according to Henry’s website.
The Fair at the PNE opens this Saturday, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. For more info, visit www.pne.ca/thefair.
Wake up and network
The board of trade’s morning networking series continues next week at Earls Kingsway.
Join board members and non-members for the Burnaby Board of Trade’s networking and referral group’s NGR Morning on Friday, Aug. 26 from 8 to 9:45 a.m. The event is aimed at helping local business people make new contacts and grow their network, according to the board of trade.
Tickets for non-members are $45.
Tickets are $25 for board of trade members and include a second ticket for free, which can be used to bring a guest. Organizers ask the guest be a non-member and from a different company than the purchasing member.
There will also be door prizes up for grabs. To register call 604-412-0100 or visit tinyurl.com/NRGMornings.
TED talk hits milestone
General Fusion founder and chief scientist Michel Laberge has another reason to be proud.
Laberge’s TED talk on the efforts made to develop a new energy source hit the one million viewer mark earlier this month. The talk was given in Vancouver two years ago and lays out how private companies are trying to find a way to fuse atomic particles to create clean energy, according to a press release.
“Everyone in the fusion science community is working toward the same goal,” Laberge said in a release. “So while we at General Fusion aim to be the first to develop commercially-viable fusion power, it’s a friendly competition. Clean energy, everywhere, forever, will be good for the whole planet.”
To watch Laberge’s TED talk go to bit.ly/MichelLabergeTEDFusion.
Help students in need
The Staples School Supply Drive is in full swing once again.
For the 11th year in a row, Staples is accepting donations of money or school supplies, which will be passed on to students in need through the Burnaby and New Westminster school districts. The office supplies company will also direct some donations to the Salvation Army, according to a press release.
“All funds and products received will be given to a local charity to help children have the best possible start to the school year and ensure they have all the supplies they need,” read the release.
This year, Staples Canada hopes to raise $1.7 million for students in need across the country. The supplies drive runs until Sept. 13.
The Burnaby Staples at 4265 Lougheed Hwy.
