Thurs. June 22: Burnaby's new Housing Authority

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The warm weather is making a comeback, and I’m hoping that the sun will come out on Sunday because that’s when I’m running the Vancouver Half Marathon! Reply back and let us know if you’ll also be running.

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👀 In today's edition:

• Paying to park at a Burnaby park?

• Burnaby hosts its first Clean Energy Summit

• The best Thai cuisine in Burnaby

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CITY

Backed-up park traffic sparks council debate

At Burnaby city council on Monday, conversations about paid parking sparked as a report was brought forward with plans to evaluate how Barnet Marine Park’s parking could be restructured as concerns arise about traffic backing up onto Barnet Road.

In the council recap, you can also read about the Burnaby Housing Authority receiving approval to begin public consultation, the laneway homes proposal receiving final approval, and an update on the 14-level parking garage.

SPONSORED BY DRAGON BOAT BC

Summer starts at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival this weekend in False Creek!

The stage is set, and the race is course ready. The continent’s biggest dragon boat festival is getting set to kick off on False Creek this Saturday and Sunday! Come down to cheer on the continent’s best dragon boat teams every 11 minutes starting at 9am. Or, catch the TD Main Stage’s 100% local lineup featuring Dear Rouge and SABAI.

The sunny weather this weekend is the perfect time to soak in the sun; when you need to refresh and recharge, the festival also features the region’s biggest waterfront outdoor patio, an expanded food truck area, and a new craft market for you to explore.

Bigger and better than ever–this year’s 35th anniversary festival is your can’t miss summer kickoff party!

Burnaby Bulletin

🐻 Two bears have been spotted in Metro Vancouver, with one being sighted in Burnaby near BCIT. The bears are believed to be siblings and showed no aggressive behaviour. [CityNews]

🚨 Mon Paris Patisserie was broken into early Monday morning, leaving its front glass door smashed. The owner announced the break-in through an Instagram post, stating that $300 was also taken from the cash register.

🔥 Brewery & The Beast is coming up on Sunday, July 9. Enjoy all-inclusive access to fire cooked meats, craft beer, cider, wine, and live music. Visit BreweryAndTheBeast.com for more information.*

💸 The province has announced a $253M investment for almost 1,500 Burnaby rental homes, which will spread across several different developments. You can find a full list of the confirmed projects here.

An RCMP forensic expert has testified that sperm was found on the genitals of a young teen’s body in the Ibrahim Ali trial. The trial has been paused due to scheduling conflicts and will resume on July 24. [Global News]

🎶 From Italian dance tunes to rollicking Louisiana zydeco, and down-home blues to global beats—don’t miss the Vancouver Folk Music Festival! July 14-16 at Jericho Beach Park. Get your tickets today!*

🛡A petition to save Burnaby North Secondary’s viking mascot has been launched on the basis that the mascot represents the school’s values of bravery, sportsmanship, and leadership.

A Burnaby massage therapist has been temporarily banned from treating female patients following allegations of “non-therapeutic touching of sensitive areas of a patient’s body.” [Burnaby Now]

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🚧 A developer and builders in Burnaby fined more than $200,000 by WorkSafeBC. The fine came across “high risk” incidents at the two towers being built in Brentwood, which included objects falling from the highrises. [Burnaby Now]

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CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Burnaby hosts its first Clean Energy Summit

The Burnaby Board of Trade hosted its inaugural Clean Energy Summit last week, and the event included many different industry professionals speaking about clean energy, hydrogen fuel, clean transportation, and more.

You can read more about discussions around Burnaby’s role as a hub for clean energy, Vancouver Airport’s goals of being net zero by 2030 and being a leader in airport sustainability, and the role of decarbonization at Vancouver’s port.

SPONSORED BY VANCOUVER BUBBLE TEA FESTIVAL

This festival can’t be missed

Canada Bubble Tea Festival is only a couple weeks away. Featuring the theme of taste of Taiwan, outdoor movies, 103 booths, limited edition specialty bubble tea, concerts, and more!

1-day passes are $9.99 and 3-day passes are $14.99. Learn more and get your tickets today!

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

The best Thai cuisine in Burnaby

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

What do you think of the results?

SPONSORED BY COASTAL JAZZ & BLUES SOCIETY

Vancouver International Jazz Festival starts tomorrow!

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

Visit CoastalJazz.ca for tickets and show information!

Where to eat & drink

🥗 Argo Greek Cuisine Pizza & Pasta is a Greek restaurant that serves authentic cuisine and is known for its large meal portions, with customers recommending the roast lamb skewers or ekmek for dessert.

🍲 Masita Korean Restaurant is a family-run, casual Korean restaurant that is serving up traditional dishes with fresh ingredients. Its customers recommend the seafood tofu soup and spicy crispy fried chicken.

🍛 Saffron Indian Cuisine serves classic Indian cuisine, and customers can order off the menu or take advantage of the buffet, with customers recommending the butter chicken or vegetarian thali.

Now Hiring

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

• Recreation Services Assistant at BCIT

• Retail Sales Associate at Gap (Metropolis)

• Indigenous and Community Engagement Specialist at Ausenco

• Senior Associate Manager at BCAA

• Public Affairs Officer at Canadian Armed Forces

• Customer Experience Associate at TD (4298 E Hastings)

• Loss Prevention at Sephora (Metropolis)

• Copy & Print Centre Representative at Staples

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

🗓 Things to do

Thursday

• Veteran Burnaby Virtual Job Fair: Attend this virtual job fair that focuses on bringing together veterans and employers from 11am to 2pm. Register for the event here.

• Luncheon Networking: Emprendedoras House Society is hosting a luncheon for entrepreneurs to connect and network at La Trattoria Burnaby from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Buy your tickets here.

• First-Time Home Buyers Seminar: Realtors, financial professionals, and mortgage specialists are hosting this seminar to help people better understand FHSA accounts and the housing market.

Friday

• SHAPE UP: Latin Cardio comes to the City of Lougheed in the Wellness series. Enjoy pop music and easy-to-follow moves in the class, with no equipment needed. Advance registration is required.

Saturday

• Scandinavian Midsummer Festival: Celebrate Scandinavian culture with an afternoon of wife-carrying races, Nordic baking, live performances and more at the Scandinavian Community Centre.

• Community Litter Cleanup: Join the Lower Mainland Green Team and City of Burnaby to help clean up around the Cameron Recreation Complex from 9:45am to 1pm. All supplies are provided, but you must register in advance.

• Chinese Cultural Heritage Festival: Enjoy a vibrant celebration of Chinese culture at Swangard Stadium from 3 to 11pm with traditional shows, music, food, Chinese medical therapy, and activities for all ages.

• Pinoy Festival: Experience the sights and sounds of the Philippines at the cultural festival in Burnaby Civic Square. Enjoy food trucks, live performances, small business vendors and more!

Sunday

• Holi Colour Festival 2023: Spend your afternoon celebrating the Hindu Festival of Colours at ISKCON Vancouver with colour bags, vegan and vegetarian food, and live entertainment. Buy your tickets here.

• Farmers Market: Stroll through a host of local vendors carrying locally crafted foods, locally-grown fresh produce, uniquely artisanal vendors and take in the beauty of Nikkei Garden from 10am to 2pm.

• For the Love of It: Coming to the James Cowan Theatre, this performance features the 2022-2023 season students. Enjoy a story of four friends pushing each other to be better. You can buy tickets here.

Next Week

• RCMP Musical Ride: The musical tour hits Swangard Stadium on Monday with horse performances, police dog demonstrations, activities, food and more. The event is open to all ages, and tickets can be bought here.

• Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra: This 18-piece ensemble comes to the Studio Theatre on Monday to perform from the sophomore album Open Spaces, which includes interpretations of Gordon Lightfoot classics. Get your tickets here.

• Sumrra: This jazz trio comes to the Studio Theatre on Tuesday to thrill with an evening of virtuosity and inventiveness as the trio brings their six albums to the stage. You can buy tickets here.