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City may play a bigger role in Michael J. Fox Theatre management
Jan 22, 2025

City may play a bigger role in Michael J. Fox Theatre management

After 30 years with a non-profit at the helm, the theatre is now in management limbo

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Burnaby artist explores themes of migration and environment–with plastic
Dec 23, 2024

Burnaby artist explores themes of migration and environment–with plastic

Cheryl Wong’s new work incorporates a symbol of Hong Kong culture and will be exhibited at the Richmond Art Gallery in January 2025

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Burnaby skating champion to star in PNE Winter Fair
Dec 04, 2024

Burnaby skating champion to star in PNE Winter Fair

Jeremy Ten will perform in the Nutcracker on Ice during the PNE Winter Fair Dec. 6-23

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Burnaby artist to compose music for Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Nov 25, 2024

Burnaby artist to compose music for Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

FLEET Studio’s current artist in residence, Mohamed Assani will also host free workshops to teach the public about South Asian music

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Deer Lake Winter Craft Festival returns this weekend
Nov 19, 2024

Deer Lake Winter Craft Festival returns this weekend

The festival comes during a time of financial uncertainty for the Burnaby Arts Council and after the closure of Deer Lake Gallery

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Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Burnaby discusses ways to preserve Walker Ave. church in Edmonds
Nov 15, 2024

Burnaby discusses ways to preserve Walker Ave. church in Edmonds

A rezoning application is underway to redevelop the site into a residential tower, but locals are petitioning the city to find ways to keep the much-loved historic church and community centre

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Burnaby receives national award for music program
Oct 24, 2024

Burnaby receives national award for music program

The city’s Harmony for All program received the Creative City Network of Canada’s I.D.E.A. award

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Burnaby gets spooky: Halloween festivities begin
Oct 08, 2024

Burnaby gets spooky: Halloween festivities begin

The Halloween Festival is expected to generate more than $4M in revenue for the city and attract 150,000 visitors

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Burnaby Arts Council discusses the future of arts in Burnaby
Sep 25, 2024

Burnaby Arts Council discusses the future of arts in Burnaby

During its annual general meeting, the council discussed its current financial woes, hopes for the future

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Get to know Burnaby’s eco-sculptures
Sep 18, 2024

Get to know Burnaby’s eco-sculptures

For 20 years, animal figures made of plants have been popping up all over the city

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Imagining new worlds with art
Sep 18, 2024

Imagining new worlds with art

Future Worldings art exhibition brings together six Canadian and South African artists whose work emphasizes decolonial practices, one of them a former Burnaby resident

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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Deer Lake Gallery is closed until further notice
Sep 11, 2024

Deer Lake Gallery is closed until further notice

Reasons include loss of funding, insufficient volunteers and the need for new board members

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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