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Thursday, April 27 edition: Uncovering Burnaby
And, events, Readers' Choice and more
Burnaby Beacon Staff
April 27, 2023
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👀 In today's edition:
HISTORY
Uncovering Burnaby: The city’s century-long effort to be the ‘hub’ of the region
While Burnaby has typically been viewed from the outside as the sleepy suburb of Vancouver, the city has, for over a century, tried to forge an identity for itself as a potential hub for the Metro Vancouver region.
The 2017 Metrotown downtown plan, for instance, aspires to see the town centre transition “from a suburban centre to a downtown” not only of citywide significance, but of regional significance. And it seeks to promote the area “as both a citywide and regional destination.”
But that’s just one example in a longstanding tradition of promoting Burnaby as the geographical centre of the region.
As an Aug. 25, 1916 Vancouver Province article noted, the municipality—then just a district rather than a city—warranted the title of regional hub, given its “commanding situation.”
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Burnaby Bulletin
🏈 BC Lions, alumni society raising money to save SFU's football program: Former team members and players started a pledge drive Tuesday, and received backing from BC Lions owner Amar Doman, who promised to match up to $500,000 in donations made. [CityNews]
☀️ Metro Vancouver could hit 26C on Friday, but it won't last long: the forecast shows sun for Friday and Saturday with temperatures in the mid-20s—but temperatures will drop again starting Sunday, with the forecast showing 14C and rain that day. [CBC News]
👀 Mayor Mike Hurley has big plans for BC Parkway: During Wednesday’s State of the City address, Hurley said he wants the Parkway to be “an extension of Central Park, an exciting linear park that runs through the heart of Metrotown all the way to Royal Oak (SkyTrain) station.” Council has requested staff to develop a detailed urban design for the Metrotown part of the Parkway. [Burnaby Now]
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FOOD
Burnaby Readers' Choice Awards: Best pizza winners, chosen by you
We’re continuing with our Beacon’s Readers’ Choice Award category winners and we have the results for the best pizza in Burnaby.
EVENTS
Three events in Burnaby this week
Another month has come and gone, and Burnaby is welcoming May in true spring fashion! Here are three events going on around town this week.
🗓 Things to do
Thursday
Sansei: the Storyteller: Created and starring Kunji Mark Ikeda, this performance focuses on the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour that resulted in the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese Canadians living along Canada's West Coast. Sansei: the Storyteller runs April 27-29 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
Cask night: It’s cask night at Steamworks Brewing! Try a special butterfly pea pale ale as local musician Steve Deblasio serenades you from 5 to 8pm.
Friday
Tacosaurus: Burnaby’s foremost, if not only, dinosaur-themed taco truck will appear at Studio Brewing (5792 Beresford St.) from 4 to 9pm.
Sansei: the Storyteller: Created and starring Kunji Mark Ikeda, this performance focuses on the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour that resulted in the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese Canadians living along Canada's West Coast. Sansei: the Storyteller runs April 27-29 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
Saturday
Burnaby Youth Week: The city is hosting a weeklong program of events between April 29 and May 7, geared towards building a strong connection between youth and their community! The week will start off strong with a plaza party on Saturday at Edmonds Community Centre from 2-5pm.
International Dance Day: International Dance Day is coming up, and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is celebrating with a lineup of beautiful and dynamic performances from 11am to 2pm.
Kick it old school: Head to the Ultimate Old School Dance Party at 8pm for a night of throwback funky tunes. Event takes place at the Hilton Metrotown.
Spring Forward Concert: The Spring Forward Concert is a multimedia musical concert featuring performances from Alina Raskin, Victoria Raskin, and Armen Martirosyan. The concert will take place at the James Cowan Theatre 6450 Deer Lake Ave.
Sunday
Walk and chat with the Mayor: Join Mayor Mike Hurley for a walk and chat around Deer Lake Park. Meet at Burnaby City Hall Parking lot (4949 Canada Way) at 9am. There’s also a $2 pancake breakfast at 10am, served up by the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society!
Sirius Craving: Is there anything better than a smash burger with crazy fries? Catch the ever-popular Sirius Craving food truck outside Studio Brewing (5792 Beresford St) on Sunday from 1pm-6pm.
Monday
Youth movie night: Comedy? Horror? Romance? Staff and youth will vote on a movie for everyone to enjoy. Come alone or bring your friends to this event put on as part of Burnaby Youth Week at Edmonds Youth Lounge. Showings at 3pm and 6pm.
Edmonds Year End Recital: Celebrate young dancers from Edmonds as they present this season’s final performance at 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.
Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday: Tuesday nights are always a good time with IQ2000 trivia. Roll up to Steamworks Brewery and Taproom or Lougheed Village Bar and Grill at 7:30 for a chance to win great prizes. But the greatest of all? Intellectual victory.
Jazz Jam: Are you a jazz musician looking for a group to jam with? Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is hosting another Jazz Jam at 6:30pm. The Jam is open to musicians of all ages and abilities and offers a fun, informal, and free opportunity to get your groove on with the best of the local jazz scene.
Wednesday
North Burnaby Runners: If you’re looking for some motivation, this is the way to do it! Join the North Burnaby Runners at 6:30pm on Wednesdays at Steamworks Brewery and Taproom and head off on a 5km or 7km run. Then, stick around for some post-run beers and snacks—after all, you’ve earned it.
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