📬 Honouring Cst. Shaelyn Yang one year later
Plus: your picks for seafood in Burnaby, and a better way of understanding art
Burnaby Beacon Staff
October 26, 2023
Hello there, Burnaby
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a little more than a year since we lost Cst. Shaelyn Yang, who died in the line of duty. In case you missed it, her colleagues at the Burnaby RCMP took the time to remember her last week in a private ceremony. We have the details for you in today’s lead story.
👀 What else you can read about in today’s edition:
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MUNICIPAL NEWS
Photo: Burnaby RCMP
A year on, and Burnaby Mounties are remembering one of their own. Learn more about what the detachment has done to mark her passing, after Yang was fatally stabbed during an altercation near Broadview Park.
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Don't miss Dog Man: The Musical on Oct. 28-29
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Petey's Café will be open with Dog Man cookies and merchandise, and there is a free Children's Book Fair & Market with a selfie booth! Don't miss Dog Man: The Musical, a TheaterWorksUSA production, at New West's Massey Theatre, on October 28 and 29.
Burnaby Bulletin
Burnaby’s future. At least a dozen young people between the ages of 9 to 12 are invited to apply to the City’s Youth Advisory Council. Learn more about how to apply.
The local art scene. The city is looking at ways to make the public art scene less confusing. Learn more about council’s plans to make this happen.
Homelessness action week in Burnaby. We’ve got more about what was recently discussed at council, in case you missed it.
BC United candidate. At an event in Burnaby earlier this week, Michael Wu was announced as the party’s candidate for Burnaby North. The next provincial election needs to take place by Oct. 19, 2024.
Power outages. Burnaby was one of the municipalities impacted by a windstorm on Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning, according to BC Hydro. (CityNews Vancouver)
Reversal. Port Coquitlam is walking back its decision to not green light a child care space, with Mayor Brad West—who was not present at the original meeting—using his power to ask for a reconsideration of the vote. Some opposed to the project claimed a daycare would bring down property values in the area. (CBC Vancouver)
Mrs. Dressup. A Vancouver woman has taken the internet by storm, dressing up daily in different costumes—ranging from Beetlejuice to Barbie. (CBC Vancouver)
LOCAL EDUCATION
From Truth and Reconciliation to accessibility initiatives—and even child care—The Beacon is sitting down with school board chair Bill Brassington to see how far the group has come, and to see where it’s going next.
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Photo: Cockney Kings Fish and Chips
Continuing coverage from our Readers’ Choice Awards, we’ve got your picks for your favourite places in Burnaby to grab seafood. Did your pick make the list?
Where to eat & drink
🍣 Sushi Garden. There are three locations in Burnaby: one just off Brentwood and two along Kingsway: one at Metrotown and one not far from the Nikkei Museum. Both offer delicious rolls—including their signature Alaska Roll, which features a slightly sweet yet savoury dressing.
🥢 Pho Pasteur. Along with the classics, customers love this spot’s Hue’s Special Spicy Noodle Soup. The soup includes a generous serving of spicy broth and noodles—perfect for a cold fall day.
🍞 Suzette’s Deli. Your perfect stop for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Suzette’s offers a variety of choices from breakfast wraps to taco rice bowls.
🤝 Now Hiring
Looking to make a move? Here are local jobs open right now:
Courier at LifeLabs.
Second cook at Birdies.
Customer care specialist at Hoya Vision Care.
Sales associate at Tommy Hilfiger.
Civic archaeologist at the City of Burnaby.
Payroll administrator at 123Dentist.
Cook at Chartwell.
Line cook at Sushi Garden Brentwood.
Hiring and want to let people know? Reply back and let us know!
🗓 Things to do
Thursday, Oct. 26
Kindred Tracings. An art exhibition. Burnaby Art Gallery.
English conversation circle. 1:30pm, Burnaby Public Library, Cameron location.
English conversation circle. 3pm, online via the Burnaby Public Library.
Meet the Burnaby Community Action Team. 3pm. Burnaby Public Library, Metrotown branch.
Get started: iPhone. 4:30pm. Apple Metrotown.
Haunted village. 5pm. Burnaby Village Museum.
Monster Mash. 6:30pm. Eileen Daily.
Pumpkins After Dark. Multiple showings beginning at 6:30pm. Swangard Stadium.
Karaoke. 8pm. The Admiral.
Friday, Oct. 27
Kindred Tracings. An art exhibition. Burnaby Art Gallery.
Youth drop-in. 4pm. 4908 Hastings St.
Haunted village. 5pm. Burnaby Village Museum.
Bonsor’s Big Boo. 6pm. Bonsor recreational centre.
Under the Tuscan Stars. A gala for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation. 6pm. Italian Cultural Centre (Vancouver).
Central Spark. 6:30pm. Central Park.
Pumpkins After Dark. Multiple showings beginning at 6:30pm. Swangard Stadium.
In Praise of Nightmares. 7:30pm. Shadbolt.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Kindred Tracings. An art exhibition. Burnaby Art Gallery.
Farmers Market. 9am. City Hall parking lot.
Halloween Howler. 10am. Cameron recreational centre.
Babytime. 10:30am. Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas location.
Haunted Shop n’Bop. 11am. Overlynn Mansion.
Science Spooktacular. 11am. The AQ, Simon Fraser University.
Spooky Seminar. 11am. GardenWorks Burnaby, Lougheed Highway location.
Family storytime. 11:30am. Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas location.
Dagerpaatch Pumpkins for Pups with PADS. Noon. Dageraad Brewing.
Ghouls and Goblins toonie skate. 12:15pm. Bill Copeland complex.
Get started: iPad. 4:30pm. Apple Metrotown.
Haunted village. 5pm. Burnaby Village Museum.
Pumpkins After Dark. Multiple showings beginning at 6:30pm. Swangard Stadium.
Halloween Bash. The Rec Room. The Amazing Brentwood.
Sunday, Oct. 29
Kindred Tracings. An art exhibition. Burnaby Art Gallery.
Walk and chat with the mayor. 9am. Starting point: Christine Sinclair Community Centre.
Orchid arrangement workshop. 11am. GardenWorks, Burnaby-Mandeville location.
Spooky Bash. 1pm. Edmonds Community Centre.
Paint Nite: Into the Night II. 2pm. JOEY Burnaby.
Apple Workshops: make a theme song. 2pm. Apple Metrotown.
Haunted village. 5pm. Burnaby Village Museum.
Pumpkins After Dark. Multiple showings beginning at 6:30pm. Swangard Stadium.
Cory Weeds Quintet. 7:30pm. Shadbolt.
Monday, Oct. 30
Resume clinic. 2pm. Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas location.
Trivia Night. 7:30pm. The Admiral.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Kindred Tracings. An art exhibition. Burnaby Art Gallery.
Family story time. 10:30am. Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie location.
Tech cafe. 1pm. Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie location.
Youth drop-in. 4pm. South House, 4460 Beresford St.
Game night for English learners. 6pm. Burnaby Public Library, McGill location.
Pumpkins After Dark. Multiple showings beginning at 6:30pm. Swangard Stadium.
Taco Tuesdays. Feat. DJ Eddie Rolando. 7pm. The Admiral.
Fandom trivia. 7:30pm. The Rec Room.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Kindred Tracings. An art exhibition. Burnaby Art Gallery.
Baby social. 1pm. Burnaby Public Library, McGill location.
Youth drop-in. 4pm. Brentwood House. 2055 Rosser Ave.
Pumpkin Parade. 5:30pm. Eileen Daily walking path.
Toastmasters. 6:45pm. BCIT.
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