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Olive and Archie Robertson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97020
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Burnaby couple Olive Robertson, 102, and Archie Robertson, 98, on the occasion of celebrating 76 years of marriage.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2552
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Burnaby couple Olive Robertson, 102, and Archie Robertson, 98, on the occasion of celebrating 76 years of marriage.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Events - Anniversaries
Names
Robertson, Olive
Robertson, Archie
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a July 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2552-1: "Olive Robertson, 102, adjusts the tie her husband, Archie, 98, is wearing, so he looks just right for their anniversary photo. The couple are celebrating 76 years of marriage on Monday."
Caption from metadata for 535-2552-2: "Even after 76 years of marriage, Olive Robertson, 102, enjoys a little snuggle with her husband, Archie, 98. The couple celebrates their anniversary on Monday. "I'm all he's ever needed," says Olive."
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Keith Seversen at Confederation Park celebration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97463
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Keith Seversen wearing a newspaper hat and enjoying cake at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2802
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Keith Seversen wearing a newspaper hat and enjoying cake at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park.
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Celebrations
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Keith Seversen savors a piece of birthday cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park, in North Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Confederation Park
Willingdon Avenue
Albert Street
Street Address
250 Willingdon Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Capitol Hill Area
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Jean Miller

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96284
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby resident Jean Miller on her 105th birthday, with her twin daughters Irene Johnson and Dorene Somerville.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1967
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby resident Jean Miller on her 105th birthday, with her twin daughters Irene Johnson and Dorene Somerville.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Persons - Families
Celebrations - Birthdays
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Jean Miller receives congratulations for her 105th birthday from her twin daughters, Irene Johnson and Dorene Somerville."
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Burnaby North High School Class of '53 reunion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96020
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of several alumni of the Class of '53 of Burnaby North High School at a presentation to donate $500 to the school's library. The photographs show the alumni standing in the library and posing with a yearbook.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-1771
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of several alumni of the Class of '53 of Burnaby North High School at a presentation to donate $500 to the school's library. The photographs show the alumni standing in the library and posing with a yearbook.
Subjects
Celebrations
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Schools
Names
Burnaby North High School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The first reunion of Burnaby North's Class of '53 was so successful, the former grads were able to donate $500 to help the school's library. Fred Myers, Marilyn Myers, Rolf Nilson, Norma Nilson, Bob Kuhn, and Marie Kuhn are on hand for the presentation."
Geographic Access
Hammarskjold Drive
Street Address
751 Hammarskjold Drive
Planning Study Area
Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
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North Burnaby Art Walk festival

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96836
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Margaret Jerome displaying a swan she created with Chinese knotting, as part of a demonstration at the Art Walk festival on Hastings Street in North Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2394
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Margaret Jerome displaying a swan she created with Chinese knotting, as part of a demonstration at the Art Walk festival on Hastings Street in North Burnaby.
Subjects
Crafts
Events - Festivals
Persons - Seniors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Margaret Jerome shows off a swan she created with Chinese knotting. She was demonstrating her craft as part of the Art Walk festival on Hastings St. in North Burnaby."
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Dogwood Lodge closure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97998
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Auriel Arner and Eira Koch visit with their mother, Ivy Hear, at the Dogwood Lodge, shortly before its closure.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3102
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Auriel Arner and Eira Koch visit with their mother, Ivy Hear, at the Dogwood Lodge, shortly before its closure.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Persons - Families
Public Services - Health Services
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Auriel Arner and Eira Koch visit with their mother, Ivy Hear, one of five remaining patients waiting to be moved out of the Dogwood Seniors' Home."
Geographic Access
Willingdon Avenue
Street Address
3755 Willingdon Avenue
Planning Study Area
Cascade-Schou Area
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Care home garden

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97118
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kay MacLean, surrounded by flowers and wearing a name tag, and three other unidentified seniors in the garden at an unidentified care home.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2645
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kay MacLean, surrounded by flowers and wearing a name tag, and three other unidentified seniors in the garden at an unidentified care home.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Gardens
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in an August 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Community Centred College for the Retired

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96350
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Community Centred College for the Retired just before the grand opening of its home at the Alan Emmott Centre. Photographs depict Mac Robinson, Delphine Lupis, Babe Diwell, and Pat Wilson in an organ class, and Krystyna Clarke viewing a schedule board with an uniden…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2031
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Community Centred College for the Retired just before the grand opening of its home at the Alan Emmott Centre. Photographs depict Mac Robinson, Delphine Lupis, Babe Diwell, and Pat Wilson in an organ class, and Krystyna Clarke viewing a schedule board with an unidentified man seated in the background.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Civic - Community Centres
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Names
Community Centred College for the Retired
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2031-1: "Mac Robinson, Delphine Lupis and Babe Diwell enjoy Pat Wilson's (standing) organ class, at the Community College for the Retired. The College will celebrate its 30th anniversary next Friday by officially opening their new home in the Alan Emmett [sic] Centre."
Caption from metadata for 535-2031-2: "Krystyna Clarke checks the schedule board at the Community College for the Retired. The College will be celebrating its 30th anniversary next Friday with the grand opening of its new home in the Alan Emmett [sic] Centre."
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Community Centred College for the Retired

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96582
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jock, a miniature Schnauzer dog, standing in a room at the Community Centred College for the Retired. In the background, Norma Gibson plays the piano while Millie Wiley watches.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2204
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jock, a miniature Schnauzer dog, standing in a room at the Community Centred College for the Retired. In the background, Norma Gibson plays the piano while Millie Wiley watches.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Animals - Dogs
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Names
Community Centred College for the Retired
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: ""Jock," Millie Wiley's three year-old miniature schnauzer, stands guard as she gives a piano lesson to Norma Gibson. Jock has been accompanying Millie to her classes at the Community Centre College for the Retired since he was born."
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Edmonds Community Centre Samba class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95998
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of two seniors smiling and dancing together as they participate in a Samba class at the Edmonds Community Centre for Seniors.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1749
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of two seniors smiling and dancing together as they participate in a Samba class at the Edmonds Community Centre for Seniors.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Verne Stemo and Penny Christensen work on their samba steps on Monday, during a workshop at the Edmonds Community Centre for Seniors."
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7433 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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Horse therapy at New Vista Seniors' Care Home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97061
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of residents of the New Vista Seniors' Care Home with Cory, a 20-year-old Arabian horse from Mustang Riding Stables, as part of a therapeutic visit. Photographs depict resident Dorothy Beauchamp with Cory and Joe Milankovics; Mary Scardina with Cory; and Cory's unidentifie…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2589
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of residents of the New Vista Seniors' Care Home with Cory, a 20-year-old Arabian horse from Mustang Riding Stables, as part of a therapeutic visit. Photographs depict resident Dorothy Beauchamp with Cory and Joe Milankovics; Mary Scardina with Cory; and Cory's unidentified handlers bringing him to the home as other staff and residents look on.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Animals - Horses
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a July 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2589-1: "Dorothy Beauchamp is thrilled as she's helped down from her ride on Cory, a 20 year-old Arabian, by Joe Milankovics, at the New Vista Seniors Care Home. The horse, from Mustang Riding Stables in Maple Ridge, is making its second annual visit to the home, as therapy for some of its residents."
Caption from metadata for 535-2589-2: "Mary Scardina meets Cory, a 20 year-old Arabian from Mustang Riding Stables in Maple Ridge, at a theraputic visit to the New Vista Seniors Care Home."
Caption from metadata for 535-2589-3: "Cory, a 20 year-old Arabian from the Mustang Riding Stables in Maple Ridge, arrives for a visit at the New Vista Seniors Care Home."
Street Address
7232 New Vista Place
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
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Long term care residences

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96887
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Normanna seniors' residence, on 4th Street, and the Cascade Residence at Burnaby Hospital. Photographs depict Keith Anderson and Margaret Douglas-Matthews on Normanna's outdoor patio; senior Ina Soros in her room at Normanna; and resident care aides (unidentified an…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
4 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2445
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Normanna seniors' residence, on 4th Street, and the Cascade Residence at Burnaby Hospital. Photographs depict Keith Anderson and Margaret Douglas-Matthews on Normanna's outdoor patio; senior Ina Soros in her room at Normanna; and resident care aides (unidentified and Taz Hanif) at work in the Cascade Residence.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Hospitals
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Persons - Seniors
Names
Burnaby General Hospital
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2445-1: "Keith Anderson and Margaret Douglas-Matthews, in one of the secured outdoor patios at the new Normanna residence."
Caption from metadata for 535-2445-2: "Ina Soros is able to surround herself with her own personal things in her room at Normanna, including a stuffed cat much like her beloved cat of 15 years, Rusty."
Caption from metadata for 535-2445-3: "At the old Cascade Residence in Burnaby Hospital, storage space is wherever staff can find it, including alcoves in the hallways."
Caption from metadata for 535-2445-4: "Privacy is at a premium in the Cascade Residence at Buranby Hospital. Taz Hanif, a resident care aide at the facility for 23 years, brings new linen for a room that is home to six residents."
Geographic Access
4th Street
Kincaid Street
Street Address
7725 4th Street
3935 Kincaid Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cascade-Schou Area
Second Street Area
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The Mellowdares rehearsal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96674
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of The Mellowdares, a choir accompanied by Irene Kyle on piano, rehearsing in the basement of the Edmonds Seniors Centre before a concert.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2296
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of The Mellowdares, a choir accompanied by Irene Kyle on piano, rehearsing in the basement of the Edmonds Seniors Centre before a concert.
Subjects
Music
Musical Instruments - Pianos
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Persons - Seniors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Flanagan, Colleen
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The Mellowdares, featuring Irene Kyle on the piano, practise Wednesday afternoon in the basement of Edmonds Senior Centre for a concert coming up April 9 at Fairhaven in the seniors' homes."
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7433 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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New Vista Society Care Centre new exercise room

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96116
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a rehab assistant at New Vista Society Care Centre helping a senior man to exercise with bike pedals.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1819
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a rehab assistant at New Vista Society Care Centre helping a senior man to exercise with bike pedals.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Maria Phillips, a rehab assistant at Burnaby's New Vista Society Care Centre, helps Joseph O'Connell with his exercises on a mobile active bike. The Centre opened a new exercise room on Friday, to launch its "Strong Seniors-Well Seniors" program."
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
Images
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Gillian Harwood and Barbara Blok

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97716
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gillian Harwood, the health service administrator at Burnaby Hospital, and nurse Barbara Blok having punch to celebrate Burnaby Hospital's 50th anniversary.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2990
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gillian Harwood, the health service administrator at Burnaby Hospital, and nurse Barbara Blok having punch to celebrate Burnaby Hospital's 50th anniversary.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Hospitals
Events - Anniversaries
Names
Burnaby General Hospital
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a November 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Gillian Harwood, the health service administrator at Burnaby Hospital, ladles up some punch for Barbara Blok, who was born at the hospital and now works there as a nurse, at a tea Wednesday, celebrating the hospital's 50th anniversary."
Geographic Access
Kincaid Street
Street Address
3935 Kincaid Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cascade-Schou Area
Images
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Interview with Mayor Derek Corrigan by Kathy Bossort January 28, 2016 - Track 8

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory687
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1990-2015
Length
0:06:00
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Mayor Corrigan talking about the meaning of the phrase “traditional landmark character of Burnaby Mountain”, the role and history of the Centennial Pavilion area and Burnaby Mountain Park, and the 2015 event at which Kushiro Park was named.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Mayor Corrigan talking about the meaning of the phrase “traditional landmark character of Burnaby Mountain”, the role and history of the Centennial Pavilion area and Burnaby Mountain Park, and the 2015 event at which Kushiro Park was named.
Date Range
1990-2015
Length
0:06:00
Names
Burnaby Mountain Park
Kushiro Park
Kamui Mintara
Burnaby Mountain Centennial Rose Garden
Subjects
Geographic Features - Parks
Geographic Features - Views
Events - Anniversaries
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Interviewer
Bossort, Kathy
Interview Date
January 28, 2016
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Mayor Derek Corrigan conducted by Kathy Bossort. Derek Corrigan was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Mayor Corrigan talking about the history and value of protecting the environment and green space in Burnaby, and the different positions held by the City and SFU about land use and control on Burnaby Mountain between 1964 and 1995. He talks about the increasing awareness that a solution needed to be found that gave certainty to the protection of the conservation area on Burnaby Mountain. Mayor Corrigan also talks about what conservation means to him, the role that the Centennial Pavilion area plays on Burnaby Mountain, and the future for the urban forest on Burnaby Mountain. Other topics include his childhood, education, formative events in his life, and his career in politics.
Biographical Notes
Derek Corrigan was born and grew up in Vancouver. He attended a number of elementary schools in East Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Elementary School (Gr. 4-7) and Sir Charles Tupper High School. He attended UBC, majoring in philosophy and political science, and after travel in Europe, successfully applied to enter law school without completing his bachelors degree. He graduated in 1977, articled with Jim Lorimer in Burnaby and was called to the bar in 1978. In 1977 Derek Corrigan and his wife Kathy moved to Burnaby, first to the Stoney Creek neighborhood and then to a home on the South Slope where they raised their family of four children. Derek Corrigan first ran for Burnaby Council in 1979 with the Burnaby Citizens Association, and after three more tries was elected to council in 1987. He has served Burnaby for 28 years, first as a councillor and then as mayor since 2002. During his career he has served on many committees at the local, regional and national levels.
Total Tracks
9
Total Length
1:31:24
Interviewee Name
Corrigan, Derek
Interview Location
Mayor’s office at Burnaby City Hall
Interviewer Bio
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track eight of interview with Mayor Derek Corrigan

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Interview with Ron Baker by Kathy Bossort November 27, 2015 - Track 6

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory640
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1950-2015
Length
0:10:17
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Dr. Ron Baker’s discussion about the choice of branding SFU the “engaged” university at the time of its 50th Anniversary, and the need for university Presidents to fund raise. He talks about the relationship between UBC and SFU, and the reasons for hostility t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Dr. Ron Baker’s discussion about the choice of branding SFU the “engaged” university at the time of its 50th Anniversary, and the need for university Presidents to fund raise. He talks about the relationship between UBC and SFU, and the reasons for hostility towards UBC in the 1950s, especially from interior BC communities.
Date Range
1950-2015
Length
0:10:17
Names
Simon Fraser University
University of British Columbia
Subjects
Education
Public Services
Events - Anniversaries
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Interviewer
Bossort, Kathy
Interview Date
November 27, 2015
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Dr. Ronald James Baker conducted by Kathy Bossort. Ron Baker was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about the founding of Simon Fraser University from the perspective of SFU’s first faculty member and Director of Academic Planning, Ron Baker. Ron Baker talks about John B. Macdonald’s report on higher education in BC (1962) and how it lead to the provincial government’s decision to establish a new university and to put it in the Burnaby area. He tells stories about how the site on Burnaby Mountain was chosen; about the building of the campus; and about the challenges of planning the academic structure of the university. He also talks about the attraction of creating with little interference an institution trying out new ideas and tells stories about his working relationship with Gordon Shrum. He considers the problems created by building universities in out of the way places and the ideas such as UniverCity for dealing with SFU’s isolation.
Biographical Notes
Ron Baker was born in London, England, in 1924, and served in the Royal Air Force during WW2. He emigrated to Canada in 1947 and studied at UBC where he obtained a BA degree (1951) and MA degree (1953) in English Language and Literature. He served on the faculty of the UBC English Department beginning as a lecturer in 1951 and advanced to positions of Assistant Professor (1958-63) and Associate Professor (1963-65). He was a contributor to John B. Macdonald’s 1962 report “Higher Education in British Columbia and a Plan for the Future”, and continued to make significant contributions to the establishment of the community college system in Canada throughout his career. In 1963 the newly established Simon Fraser University hired Ron as its first Director of Academic Planning, serving also as first head of SFU’s English Department. In 1969 Ron left SFU to become the first President of the University of Prince Edward Island, a position he held until 1978. In 1978 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to higher education. Ron has contributed to many organizations, including serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, on Canada Council, and as President of Association of Atlantic Universities and the Association of Canadian University Teachers of English. In 1990 Ron Baker was asked by the government of BC to prepare a preliminary report on the establishment of the future UNBC in Prince George. Now retired Ron Baker lives in the Edmonds area of Burnaby.
Total Tracks
7
Total Length
1:33:46
Interviewee Name
Baker, Ronald J. "Ron"
Interview Location
Ron Baker's home in Burnaby
Interviewer Bio
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track six of interview with Dr. Ron Baker

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South Burnaby Metro Club 50th anniversary group photo

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97420
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of members of the South Burnaby Metro Club gathering for a group photograph during the Club's 50th anniversary celebrations at the Bonsor Recreation Complex. Photographs depict the photographer climbing a ladder above the group and Bob Stewart with a bullhorn, organizing t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2782
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of members of the South Burnaby Metro Club gathering for a group photograph during the Club's 50th anniversary celebrations at the Bonsor Recreation Complex. Photographs depict the photographer climbing a ladder above the group and Bob Stewart with a bullhorn, organizing the crowd.
Subjects
Organizations - Athletic Associations
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
Events - Anniversaries
Names
South Burnaby Metro Club
Bonsor Recreation Complex
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2782-1: "Hundreds of past and present members of the South Burnaby Metro Club gather for a giant group photograph as a photographer heads skyward to record the moment. The photo session kicked off the club's 50th Anniversary celebration at Bonsor Rec Centre, on Saturday."
Caption from metadata for 535-2782-2: "Bob Stewart helps organize hundreds of past and present members of the South Burnaby Metro Club for a giant grop photograph to kick off the club's 50th Anniversary celebrations, Saturday at Bonsor Rec Centre."
Geographic Access
Bonsor Avenue
Street Address
6550 Bonsor Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Burnaby volunteers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96712
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of different volunteers at work in Burnaby. Photographs depict Leslie Bruce and her dog, Polo, volunteering with Pets & Friends; 90-year-old Mary Connoly volunteering with Burnaby Emergency Support Services and helping other seniors with shopping and transit; and Anita Loy…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2317
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of different volunteers at work in Burnaby. Photographs depict Leslie Bruce and her dog, Polo, volunteering with Pets & Friends; 90-year-old Mary Connoly volunteering with Burnaby Emergency Support Services and helping other seniors with shopping and transit; and Anita Loy, a volunteer at Alpha Secondary, posing with a large mask prop.
Subjects
Persons - Volunteers
Persons - Seniors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-1: "Leslie Bruce plays with her dog, Polo. They're volunteers for Pets & Friends, visiting care facilities in Burnaby, New Westminster, and Vancouver three or four times a week."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-2: "Leslie Bruce says her dog, Polo, knows it's time to go to work when she puts on his bandana and identification tag. They're volunteers for Pets and Friends, visiting care homes in Burnaby, New Westminster and Vancouver."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-3: "At 90 years old, Mary Connoly is still an active volunteer with Burnaby Emergency Support Services, helping seniors who have a hard time getting around with their shopping at local malls."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-4: "Mary Connoly, 90, is a familiar site in the Metrotown shopping mall, fetching wheelchairs to help other seniors who have trouble getting around with their shopping."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-5: "Even at 90 years old, Mary Connoly still has the energy to volunteer helping other seniors who have trouble getting around with their shopping at local malls."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-6: "Anita Loy volunteers at Alpha Secondary, including helping out with the school's drama department."
Images
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Interview with Maureen Olofson by Kathy Bossort October 14, 2015 - Track 7

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory575
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
2000-2015
Length
0:05:09
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s volunteer activities with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and Dania Homes Society, which includes giving talks to seniors about Burnaby Mountain parks. She also talks about kinds of accessible activities that people can do on Burna…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the interview is about Maureen Olofson’s volunteer activities with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and Dania Homes Society, which includes giving talks to seniors about Burnaby Mountain parks. She also talks about kinds of accessible activities that people can do on Burnaby Mountain.
Date Range
2000-2015
Length
0:05:09
Names
Swedish Canadian Rest Home and Manor
Dania Home
Subjects
Recreational Activities
Geographic Features - Parks
Persons - Volunteers
Persons - Seniors
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Interviewer
Bossort, Kathy
Interview Date
October 14, 2015
Scope and Content
Recording is of an interview with Maureen Olofson conducted by Kathy Bossort. Maureen Olofson was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Maureen Olofson’s memories of growing up on her parent’s Burnaby Mountain mink ranch between 1942 and 1950 and about the operation of the farm. She also talks about her parents’ history, her teaching career, and her thoughts about the beauty and value of Burnaby Mountain’s natural area.
Biographical Notes
Maureen Olofson was born 1938 in Glote, Harjedalen, Sweden, to Axel (1906-1998) and Kerstin Margareta (1906-1980). Axel and Kerstin Olofson, who had separately immigrated to Canada in 1928 and 1913 respectively, married in Canada and then returned to Sweden where Maureen was born. They moved to Burnaby in 1942 with their daughters Maureen and Anita Lea, and bought land and a mink ranch on Burnaby Mountain with their partners Gus Skofteby and Karin Ericksson (Kerstin’s sister). The GAK Fur Farm, located in the old Hastings Grove subdivision on 4th Avenue near Curtis Street, was one of the largest mink ranches in BC, an award winning operation with over 1200 mink animals. In 1950 the partners sold the land and the Olofson family moved to rented homes on Sperling Avenue. In 1952 Axel sold the last of his minks and opened a sporting goods store on Hastings Street. In 1954 the family moved to North Vancouver where Axel Olofson reestablished his sports business. Maureen attended Sperling Avenue School from Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 and Burnaby North High School to Gr. 11, completing school in North Vancouver, before going to UBC where she trained as a teacher. She returned to Burnaby in 1977 to teach, retiring in 1997. She is a volunteer with the Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and the Dania Homes Society. Maureen continues to enjoy activities on Burnaby Mountain and works toward preserving the natural beauty of the mountain.
Total Tracks
8
Total Length
1:19:04
Interviewee Name
Olofson, B. Maureen
Interview Location
Maureen Olofson's home in Burnaby
Interviewer Bio
Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.
Collection/Fonds
Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
Series
Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series
Media Type
Sound Recording
Audio Tracks

Track seven of interview with Maureen Olofson

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