Thurs. June 15: Too much parking?

Good morning !

This week, I’m enjoying the cooler and somewhat overcast weather and hoping it sticks around for a little longer. As the partner of a wildfire fighter, I spend most of the hot summer days constantly tracking wildfire activity and hoping for rain.

Besides Foodstock, I’m laying low this weekend and hoping to tackle the ever-growing list of books sitting on my shelf. What do you have planned for this weekend?

👀 In today's edition:

• Foodstock hits Burnaby

• How much parking is too much?

• Best brunch spots

• Tons of events

EVENTS

Foodstock returns to Swangard this weekend

The food bank fundraising Foodstock festival returns to Burnaby this Sunday, for an afternoon of live entertainment, games, and local vendors helping to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

The event will be headlined by Said the Whale, alongside other entertainers. The list of drink and food vendors is full of local breweries, wineries, and more.

This is a 19+ event that requires advance tickets. Valid IDs will be required to enter.

SPONSORED BY BREWERY & THE BEAST

Sunday, July 9 is Vancouver’s best food and drink event of the summer!

Featuring 50 of the city’s best restaurants, Brewery & The Beast is known for incredible dishes prepared with local ingredients and cooked over open fire. Paired with an impressive selection of specialty beverages such as craft beer, cider, cocktails, wine, and n/a drinks, plus original live music!

Tickets are the ultimate gift for dad this Father’s Day! The experience is all-inclusive—no additional purchasing required—just bring your appetite and good vibes!

Presenters include: Elisa, Savio Volpe, Published on Main, Boulevard, Anh & Chi, Juke Fried Chicken, Torafuku, Metis Bannock Queen, Two Rivers Meats, Parallel 49 Brewing, Driftwood Brewing, Ardbeg Whiskey, and Ocaso Tequila Soda, along with 45 more delicious eateries and beverage makers!

Visit BreweryandTheBeast.com/Vancouver to purchase tickets, see the full line up, and learn more about all event details.

Burnaby Bulletin

🚔 A woman has been sentenced for her part in a swarming attack at a Burnaby park three years ago. She has been sentenced to house arrest and one year of probation. [Burnaby Now]

🚣🏻‍♀️ The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat festival is set to hit False Creek next weekend, with local artists Dear Rouge and SABAI headlining the TD Main Stage!*

🚔 Burnaby RCMP is seeking dashcam footage and additional witnesses to a single-vehicle collision at a construction site on Beta Avenue on Monday around 9:10am. The accident involved a white Toyota Tacoma crashing into a concrete block.

🏥 Burnaby Hospital raised over $50,000 at its inaugural Mayor’s Lawn Bowling Tournament, with Dageraad Brewing emerging as the first-ever tournament winner.

🥚 Burnaby PCN is launching another community free fridge at the Parish of St. Timothy (4550 Kitchener Street). Locals are invited to bring a grocery item to help fill it up.

🧋 2023 Canada Bubble Tea Festival is returning to Burnaby Swangard Stadium July 7-9 with outdoor movies and a taste of Taiwan. Get your tickets today!*

🚧 A Burnaby developer has been fined by WorkSafeBC following an accident in 2021, which led to the death of a flagger in a concrete incident. WorkSafe concluded that the incident was caused by the developer’s failure to orient the worker. [Burnaby Now]

🚔 A stabbing in a park sent one person to hospital near Highgate Village Shopping Centre. The man was sent to the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. [CityNews]

📸 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!*

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CITY

Too much parking? One Burnaby councillor thinks so.

A Burnaby councillor voiced concerns about a proposed 14-level underground parking garage, which would host over 2,700 parking spaces.

“It’ll take 10 minutes just for somebody to park their car,” said Coun. Alison Gu, raising concerns about the 73-storey and 80-storey towers proposed for 9850 Austin Rd. and 9858/9598 Gatineau Pl.

The bylaw application passed its third reading but is expected to return to council shortly with a transportation impact assessment that will address the parking requirements.

Read more about the proposal.

SPONSORED BY COASTAL JAZZ & BLUES SOCIETY

Vancouver International Jazz Festival is one week away

Don’t miss the 2023 Vancouver International Jazz Festival from June 23 until July 2. With more than 140 shows, including 50 free performances at venues across downtown and Granville Island.

Visit CoastalJazz.ca for tickets and show information.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Meet Dee Gill

Today’s community spotlight is Dee Gill. Dee is the founder and owner of Searchlight Counselling, which provides culturally sensitive psychotherapy and specializes in therapy for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+2S, adults, teens, young adults and couples.

Dee has lived in Burnaby for most of her life and worked as a youth care counsellor for the Burnaby School Board before becoming a psychotherapist and opening her practice.

Her favourite Burnaby hidden gem is the trails at Burnaby Mountain, where she can walk for hours and decompress from the hectic pace of life.

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

The best brunch in Burnaby

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

What do you think of the results?

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🤝 Now Hiring

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

• Assistant Secretary Treasurer at Burnaby School District

• Assistant Manager at Mark’s (Market Crossing)

• Pharmacy Assistant at Bayshore Healthcare

• Fleet and Facility Assistant at CSIS

• Senior Marketing Specialist at Stantec

• Financial Advisor at IG Wealth Management

• Sales Associate at Oak + Fort

• Project Manager at SFU

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

Where to eat & drink

🍔 22’s Grill is a small eatery located inside of a hockey rink. Its customers rave about the fresh smash burgers and classic diner menu that offers a wide range of options.

🍲 Pokey Okey Kingsway offers a wide variety of poke bowls, including the specialty Hawaiian and California bowls, or you can explore more options and build your own bowl.

🍜 Pho Mr. Do offers up a wide variety of Vietnamese cuisine, with its customers recommending the house special noodle soup, which is packed with vegetables, meats, and flavours.

🗓 Things to do

Thursday

• Healthcare Job Fair: Attend this virtual job fair from 11am to 2pm that focuses on jobs in the Burnaby health-care setting. Register for the job fair here.

• World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Join this seminar for seniors at the Bonsor Recreation Complex between noon and 3:30pm. The event will have guest speakers and a lunch provided. It is free but pre-registration is required.

Friday

• Danzmode Productions Year End Show: Danzmode presents its year-end showcase show at the Michael J Fox Theatre. You can buy tickets here.

• Music Mania hits Metropolis at Metrotown: With performances every day until July 25.

Saturday

• Billy Dixon and his Soul Train Express: This band is putting on a mix of motown, soul, and rock and roll music at the Admiral Pub. Enjoy their music with a drink, or have some fun dancing.

• A Flea Market is happening at Confederation Seniors Centre, with more than 50 tables of items for sale. From 9:30am to 1:30pm.

• Korean Cultural Heritage Festival: Join the celebration of the 21st annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival at Swangard Stadium from noon to 4pm, including live dance and taekwondo performances and food.

• Artisan Farmers Market: Runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at the Burnaby City Hall parking lot.

Sunday

• Opera on a Sunday Afternoon: Enjoy the final Sunday afternoon of opera put on by the Burnaby Lyric Opera. Showcasing “Affairs of the Heart”, this show journeys through the perils and joys of love. Buy tickets here.

• Bossa Sports Card Show: Join Canada’s largest sports card show at the Bonsor Recreation Centre between 10am and 3pm. Over 64 vendors will be selling, buying, and trading sports cards and memorabilia.

• Pokémon-themed nature walk: Happening from 10:30am to 2pm at Burnaby Lake Park.

• Istanbul the Band: Check out a fusion of Turkish melodies and modern rock at the Admiral Pub from 8 to 11:45pm. You can buy tickets here.

Monday

• Run For The Young 2023: Join the kick-off for the weeklong charity event that brings shoes to Burnaby youth in need. Buy your tickets here—every ticket sold equals one pair of shoes.

Tuesday

• Poirier Productions Year End Show: Enjoy the Poirier Productions year-end showcase event at the Michael J Fox Theatre. You can buy tickets here.

• Fandom Trivia: Test the knowledge of you and your friends at this trivia-filled night that includes prizes, themed rounds, and more. No pre-registration required.

• Entry-level Job Fair: Attend this virtual job fair that focuses on bringing together employers and entry-level applicants from 11am to 2pm. Register for the job fair here.

Wednesday

• National Indigenous Peoples Day: A variety of celebrations will be taking place to celebrate Indigenous culture, including dance, spoken word and storytelling performances, and various artisans. The event is open to all ages from noon to 5pm.