Thurs. July 6: 45 people arrested at Metrotown

Good morning !

This weekend, I’m putting together an itinerary for my family, who are flying out to see me next week, and whale watching has been on my bucket list since I moved here. I was at Kitsilano Beach a few days ago when some orcas were spotted, but I wasn’t one of the lucky few who saw them.

Today’s estimated read time is: 5.5 minutes

-Brianna

👀 In today's edition:

• Burnaby Youth Hub wins provincial recycling contest

• The best date night spot in Burnaby

• A Burnaby student wins a national scholarship

🌤 Today’s weather: A mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 29C and a low of 16C.

💨 Here is Burnaby’s Air Quality Index.

🚗 Driving in the city today? Check out current driving conditions and road closures.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Burnaby Youth take home $5,000 cash prize

The Burnaby Youth Hub won big in the 2023 Return-It School Program contest.

They collected 3,001 recyclable containers, which secured them a first-place spot in the high school category and a $5,000 cash prize, which will go towards funding a field trip in the fall that looks at environmental conservation and protection.

The school won based on its “return it to earn it!” campaign, created through comic-book-style handouts, and Garbeth, a life-sized mascot made out of recyclable materials and found objects.

SPONSORED BY VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Vancouver Folk Music Festival coming soon!

From the heartbeat of powwow drums to dance tunes from Italy, from quietly inspiring ballads to rocking kora, the 46th Vancouver Folk Music Festival presents a scintillating slice of global music and culture, July 14-16 at Jericho Beach Park.

Over 40 music acts from over a dozen countries perform on four stages. This year see Calexico, Aoife O’Donovan, Albert Lee, East LA’s Las Cafeteras, William Prince, Kalàscima with Andrea Ramolo from Italy, Ferron, Joachim Cooder, a multi-artist performance of American Beauties: Songs of the Grateful Dead Re-Imagined—and lots more. There’s the Little Folks Village for kids and families, shopping galore in the Artisan Market, two dozen food trucks in Pete’s Eats, the Beer and Wine Garden, and other on-site attractions.

Get your tickets today!

Burnaby Bulletin

Burnaby RCMP has identified the victim of a home invasion that resulted in the death of the 19-year-old man. The victim is Ryan Nagy of Burnaby, and RCMP is asking anyone with information to contact them.

🧊 The City of Burnaby has opened its indoor and outdoor cooling centres to help with the extreme heat residents are facing this week. The centres are open from 10am to 10pm daily.

A missing teen girl in Burnaby has the RCMP asking for public assistance. Fourteen-year-old Fatemeh Gholami was last seen around the 7500-block of Kingsway on June 30.

🔥 Brewery & The Beast is coming July 9. Enjoy all-inclusive access to fire-cooked meats, craft beer, cider, wine, and live music. Tickets are nearly sold out! Visit BreweryandTheBeast.com for more information.*

⛳️ A new online tee time booking system has been launched by the City of Burnaby. The system and mobile app will allow you to book five days in advance.

💸 $200K was forfeited from the previous owner of 7818 Fourth St. to the province’s civil forfeiture office after the property was used to launder money in a CRA telemarketing fraud. [Burnaby Now]

📸 Capture the beauty and vibrancy of Burnaby through your lens and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. Find out how to submit your photos and win!*

🚔 45 suspects have been arrested, and $5,000 worth of stolen goods have been recovered by the Burnaby RCMP in its latest Boost and Bust program at Metrotown during a two-day initiative.

🏊‍♀️ Bonsor Pool has been closed for unplanned maintenance and repairs. There is no set date for re-opening the pool to the public.

A second psych report has been requested for a man who was caught with a loaded ghost gun at Metrotown Mall in March 2021. Arunjit Virk is now awaiting sentencing. [Burnaby Now]

👩‍🌾 Join the Burnaby Farmers Market, Saturdays from 9am until 2pm at 4949 Canada Way—the parking lot of Burnaby City Hall. Lots of free parking!*

*Sponsored Listing

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

The best date night spot in Burnaby

This week we’re continuing our Beacon’s Readers’ Choice Awards category winners, and we have the results for the best date night spot in Burnaby.

What do you think of the results?

SPONSORED BY VANCOUVER BUBBLE TEA FESTIVAL

"Fest of Love" bears at Canada Bubble Tea Fest

Try Canada Bubble Tea Fest’s limited edition specialty bubble tea. These "Fest of Love" bears come in 3 flavours: Rose of Burnaby Mountain, Maple in Deer Lake Fog, and Hollywood North Cranberry Apple Cider. All profits will be donated to local charities!

Only 499 bottles each flavour. Order yours today!

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

A local student wins nationwide scholarship

Ula Williams, a Grade 12 student at Burnaby South Secondary School, recently won a scholarship through the RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarships.

More than 300 Indigenous youth across Canada were considered for the scholarship, which recognized 20 students for their strong academic performance, community involvement, and shared vision of giving back to their communities and creating a more inclusive Canada.

Williams is currently looking ahead to one day becoming a social worker so that she can give back to Indigenous youth.

“I’m very committed to my education,” said Williams. “I look forward to learning, growing, and moving forward with my life.”

SPONSORED BY CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL

Caribbean Days Festival is back!

BC’s original Caribbean festival returns for the hottest weekend of the year. Enjoy two full days of tropical rhythms, carnival, cuisine, and culture. Featuring two international headlining acts! All ages, free of charge.

Town Centre Park, Coquitlam (near Skytrain)

• July 29, 10am-8pm—Carnival Parade 1:30pm

• July 30, 11am-7pm

Where to eat & drink

🍞 Portobello Italian Restaurant serves authentic, classic Italian dishes and has a warm ambience. Customers recommend the linguine alle vongole, burrata, and tiramisu for dessert.

🍜 88 Noodle House is serving Chinese-Korean fusion cuisine with a variety of large-portioned dishes. Its black bean noodles, 88 chili noodles, seafood fried rice, and soups are recommended by customers.

🍔 50’s Burgers is focused on serving fresh, homemade burgers and buns. Customers recommend the specialty LA King burger or the fried chicken burger.

🤝 Now Hiring

Looking to make a move? Here are local jobs open right now:

• Office Manager at SFU

• Senior Project Engineer at Metro Vancouver

• Administrative Assistant at RBC

• Reliability & Performance Specialist at BC Hydro

• Data Services Manager at Burnaby School District

• Community Planning Director at City of Burnaby

• Dispatcher at FortisBC

• Network Analyst at Affinity

Hiring and want to share your job posting? Reply back and let us know!

🗓 Things to do

Thursday

• Afro Vibes Thursdays: Deejay Drac, a Best African DJ of 2022 winner, is hosting at Lounge Sixty for a night full of upbeat summer vibes. Purchase your tickets here.

• Birch Tree Fairy Bottles: Join the mixed media art group and create a vase for your garden or to use as home decor. All supplies will be provided, and tickets can be purchased here.

Friday

• compos(t)ing: something from nothing: This exhibition by artist Gwyneth Chao explores using materials to imagine a post-capitalist world. Visit the exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery on its last day before closing.

• Starry Nights at SFU: Spend a night watching the stars at SFU, hosted by RASC and Dr. Joanna Woo. Scope out craters on the moon, or map out the constellations between 10pm and midnight.

Saturday

• Pride Community BBQ: Hosted by Burnaby Pride, spend your afternoon at Keswick Park eating hot dogs, enjoying music, playing games, and doing lawn activities. The BBQ kicks off at noon.

• Neptune Day: Spend the morning celebrating at Barnet Marine Park from 10am to 1pm. Bring your best summer or water costume, and participate in theatrical competitions.

• Ukrainian Karaoke Night: Have a night full of high-energy performances, riveting karaoke selections, and supporting the cause at Biercraft Pub at 7pm.

• Chado Tea Ceremony: Learn each step of the process behind running an authentic urasenke tea ceremony. No prior experience is required, and tickets can be purchased here.

Sunday

• Visit to North Burnaby: The Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Club is hosting two 10-end games with a snack offered in between. Wear white or club colours, and register for the event here.

• Nikkei Garden Farmers Market: Visit the farmers market and pick up some artisanal goods, freshly harvested and locally grown produce, or locally crafted food from 10am to 2pm.

Monday

• Welcome to BC orientation for Mandarin newcomers: This orientation will give you general information about resources and life in BC, dealing with migration stress, and more from 10am to noon.

Tuesday

• Girl A Girl B: The Summer Stages program kicks off with musical twins Elizabeth and Anita Eccleston performing from noon to 1pm to present covers and original songs.

• Haida and Squamish stories with Kung Jaadee: Kung Jaadee is a professional storyteller, educator, and published author. She has performed traditional Haida legends for 28 years, and will be on stage from 2 to 3pm.

• Fandom Trivia: Test your knowledge and your friends against other teams in this night of trivia at The Rec Room Burnaby and win prizes, compete in themed rounds and more from 7:30 to 9pm.

Wednesday

• Dumpsta Dragons: This band takes the stage from noon to 12:45pm to thrill audiences with their multicultural performance that integrates instruments and techniques from multiple cultures to create vibrant sounds.

• All-ages square dance with Paul Silveria: Learn how to square dance with Paul from 2 to 2:45pm. Paul is a banjo player, songwriter, dance caller, and teacher.

• Mar Emmanuel: This songwriter, producer and performer comes to Burnaby Heights Park from noon to 1pm to serenade you with original, inward-looking songs.