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Premier Mike Harcourt

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78701
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 19, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Premier Mike Harcourt speaking to press about a potential Burnaby Mountain park agreement.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 19, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 24 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0062
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Premier Mike Harcourt speaking to press about a potential Burnaby Mountain park agreement.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Harcourt, Mike
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Langdeau, Brian
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby Brian 3207 / 11/19 p.1 Bby 68%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Simnett political papers series

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82735
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1998
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
Series
Physical Description
7 files of textual records: ill. (some col.)
Scope and Content
Series consists of records related to CFF, Tommy Douglas, the Century Park Museum Association, Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission, NDP, and Elections BC.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1956-1998
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett political papers series
Physical Description
7 files of textual records: ill. (some col.)
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
Series consists of records related to CFF, Tommy Douglas, the Century Park Museum Association, Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission, NDP, and Elections BC.
Subjects
Elections
Officials - Elected Officials
Government - Local Government
Government - Provincial Government
Names
Simnett, Hazel
Douglas, Tommy
Burnaby Advisory Planning Commission
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation "CCF"
New Democratic Party
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of series
Simnett political papers series
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Svend Robinson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80324
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 25, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Svend Robinson for Burnaby Douglas shaking students hands at Lockdale Elementary’s all candidates forum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 25, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 22.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0763
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Svend Robinson for Burnaby Douglas shaking students hands at Lockdale Elementary’s all candidates forum.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "1243 Bby Mario 76% Bby p. 3"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Svend Robinson, Alexa McDonough and Lorne Nystrom

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78658
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 18, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson, Alexa McDonough, Lorne Nystrom and a fourth unidentified man at the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) leadership election.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 18, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 23 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0019
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson, Alexa McDonough, Lorne Nystrom and a fourth unidentified man at the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) leadership election.
Subjects
Elections
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
McDonough, Alexa
Nystrom, Lorne
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Kirkby, Gareth
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Crop / 2876C Gareth Bby / Bby - 1 - 106% / Crop"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Svend Robinson and David Suzuki

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80795
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 28, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson with David Suzuki.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
December 28, 1997
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 22 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1051
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson with David Suzuki.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
Suzuki, David
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "58% Bby / 1333 A Bby Rebecca "
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Svend Robinson and Max Riveron

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98048
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson and Max Riveron.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3128
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson and Max Riveron.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Persons - Families
Names
Robinson, Svend
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in a February 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Svend Robinson at a press conference

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98341
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson, MP for Burnaby-Douglas, leaving a press conference where he announced his intention not to run for leadership of the provincial NDP party. Unidentified news photographers and camera operators are visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3351
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Svend Robinson, MP for Burnaby-Douglas, leaving a press conference where he announced his intention not to run for leadership of the provincial NDP party. Unidentified news photographers and camera operators are visible in the background.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Government - Provincial Government
Names
Robinson, Svend
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Burnaby-Douglas MP Svend Robinson walks away from a chance to become the Premier of British Columbia after announcing, at a packed news conference, his intention not to run for the provincial NDP leadership."
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Svend Robinson with his supporters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78656
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 18, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby MP Svend Robinson with supporters as they enter the New Democratic Party (NDP) Leadership Convention in Ottawa, Ontario.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
October 18, 1995
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 20.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0017
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby MP Svend Robinson with supporters as they enter the New Democratic Party (NDP) Leadership Convention in Ottawa, Ontario.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Elections
Names
Robinson, Svend
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Kirkby, Gareth
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby Gareth 2876 / 80% Bby - p. 3"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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Svend Robinson with Rino Cioffi

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79140
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 24, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby-Kingsway MP Svend Robinson sampling cheeses with Rino Cioffi, owner of Cioffi's Meat Market and Deli on Hastings Street in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 24, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0277
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby-Kingsway MP Svend Robinson sampling cheeses with Rino Cioffi, owner of Cioffi's Meat Market and Deli on Hastings Street in Burnaby.
Subjects
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Robinson, Svend
Cioffi, Rino
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby 1 71% / 1043 Bby Mario"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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24-hour relay at Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98153
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a runner wearing a cow-spotted costume during a 24-hour relay race at Swangard Stadium. Other runners and participants with a banner are on the track behind the runner and many people are sitting in the stands in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3231
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a runner wearing a cow-spotted costume during a 24-hour relay race at Swangard Stadium. Other runners and participants with a banner are on the track behind the runner and many people are sitting in the stands in the background.
Subjects
Events
Events - Fundraising
Recreational Activities
Buildings - Recreational - Stadiums
Names
Swangard Stadium
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Discovery Days

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98120
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from the Burnaby Discovery Days festival at Deer Lake Park. Photographs depict people at events during the festival, including: in the rain at a car show; a dance performance; and children and adult attendees enjoying activities at the event, including painting, giant bubb…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3199
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from the Burnaby Discovery Days festival at Deer Lake Park. Photographs depict people at events during the festival, including: in the rain at a car show; a dance performance; and children and adult attendees enjoying activities at the event, including painting, giant bubbles, and visiting with a snake.
Subjects
Events
Events - Festivals
Performances
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a July 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Deer Lake Park
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Fraser Merchants Association annual dinner

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20346
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[199-]
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Fraser Merchants Association (FMA) annual dinner at Pink Pearl Restaurant in Vancouver. Members of the assocation are identified from left to right: FMA Directors Bing Wong, Henry Lau, Michael Chow (secretary), Benny Kwok (owner of Cariboo Hill Grocery in Burnaby), Howard Lam, Keith C…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Series
Harry Toy photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Fraser Merchants Association (FMA) annual dinner at Pink Pearl Restaurant in Vancouver. Members of the assocation are identified from left to right: FMA Directors Bing Wong, Henry Lau, Michael Chow (secretary), Benny Kwok (owner of Cariboo Hill Grocery in Burnaby), Howard Lam, Keith Chu, Jim Howe (treasurer), Harry Toy (president). Red sign hanging behind group reads "FRASER MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION BANQUET [Chinese characters beneath]. Harry Toy is speaking from a podium with the sign "PINK PEARL".
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Organizations
Organizations - Business Associations
Events
Events - Parties
Names
Fraser Merchants' Association
Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"
Wong, Bing
Lau, Henry
Chow, Michael
Kwok, Benny
Lam, Howard
Chu, Keith
Howe, Jim
Accession Code
BV023.25.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[199-]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
See also BV023.16.19 - Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy
For associated artifacts from Canada Way Food Market see Accession BV023.17
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-12-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Fraser Merchants Association annual dinner

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20347
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[199-]
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Fraser Merchants Association (FMA) annual dinner at Pink Pearl Restaurant in Vancouver. Members of the assocation standing in front of sign are identified from left to right: FMA Directors Bing Wong, Henry Lau, Michael Chow (secretary), Benny Kwok (owner of Cariboo Hill Grocery in Bur…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Harry Toy fonds
Series
Harry Toy photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Fraser Merchants Association (FMA) annual dinner at Pink Pearl Restaurant in Vancouver. Members of the assocation standing in front of sign are identified from left to right: FMA Directors Bing Wong, Henry Lau, Michael Chow (secretary), Benny Kwok (owner of Cariboo Hill Grocery in Burnaby), Howard Lam, Keith Chu, Jim Howe (treasurer), Harry Toy (president). Sign hanging from ceiling reads "HAPPY NEW YEAR" and red sign with gold lettering on wall in background reads "FRASER MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION BANQUET [Chinese characters beneath]. Harry Toy is speaking from a podium with the sign "PINK PEARL".
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Organizations
Organizations - Business Associations
Events
Events - Parties
Holidays - Chinese New Year
Names
Fraser Merchants' Association
Toy, Harry Wee Koon "Harry"
Wong, Bing
Lau, Henry
Chow, Michael
Kwok, Benny
Lam, Howard
Chu, Keith
Howe, Jim
Accession Code
BV023.25.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[199-]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
See also BV023.16.19 - Interview with Harry Toy, Beverley Babey and Christina Toy
For associated artifacts from Canada Way Food Market see Accession BV023.17
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-12-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Hats Off Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98119
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
12 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the annual Hats Off Day event and parade on Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights. Photographs depict the crowd and people attending, performers in the parade, and a Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli employee cooking sausages.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
12 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3198
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the annual Hats Off Day event and parade on Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights. Photographs depict the crowd and people attending, performers in the parade, and a Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli employee cooking sausages.
Subjects
Events - Parades
Events
Persons - Crowds
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
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Hats Off Day

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98121
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
9 photographs (tiff) : b&w and col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the annual Hats Off Day event and parade on Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights. Photographs depict members of the crowd, performers in the parade, and a barbecue on the sidewalk.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
9 photographs (tiff) : b&w and col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3200
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the annual Hats Off Day event and parade on Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights. Photographs depict members of the crowd, performers in the parade, and a barbecue on the sidewalk.
Subjects
Events
Events - Parades
Persons - Crowds
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
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Terry Fox Run at Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98318
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Terry Fox Run event at Swangard Stadium. Photographs depict runners Shawna Soles and Kevin Smyth warming up before the race and unidentified participants starting the race on the stadium's track.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3342
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Terry Fox Run event at Swangard Stadium. Photographs depict runners Shawna Soles and Kevin Smyth warming up before the race and unidentified participants starting the race on the stadium's track.
Subjects
Events
Events - Fundraising
Buildings - Recreational - Stadiums
Names
Swangard Stadium
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3342-1: "Shawna Soles and Kevin Smyth stretch prior to the Terry Fox run. Shawna and Kevin were part of a group of over 100 who took part in the run"
Caption from metadata for 535-3342-2: "Start of Terry Fox run at Swangard Stadium"
Caption from metadata for 535-3342-3: "Start of Terry Fox run at Swangard Stadium"
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Through the Lens of Andy Digney

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10099
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Scope and Content
Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the constru…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum film collection series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 video recording (mp4) (12 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 23 fps, col., sd., stereo
Material Details
Research and Narration: Lisa Codd
Editing and Audio Recording: Matthew Ball
Special thanks to Paul Digney
Scope and Content
Item consists of a short film featuring a compilation of film footage created by Andy Digney that was edited and narrated by the Burnaby Village Museum. Burnaby resident Andy Digney captured footage of Burnaby and beyond from 1934 to 1964. Highlights within this film compilaton include the construction and events held at the Oak Theatre; Royal visit motorcade of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Sports Day at Central Park; Gymcana event at Burnaby Lake Riding Stables; lawn bowling at Central Park; a Depression-era May Day workers’ parade in 1936; May Day celebrations in Burnaby; visits to locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and boat trip up Burrard Inlet; the Digney Speedway; the Digney family at their home on Bonsor Avenue and the Digney Bowling Alley.
Creator
Digney, Andy
Subjects
Events - Parades
Events - May Day
Sports - Bowling
Names
Digney, Andy
Digney Bowling Alley
Digney Speedway
Codd, Lisa
Oak Theatre
Burnaby Lawn Bowling Club
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Street Address
6521 Bonsor Avenue
Accession Code
BV019.18.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016
Media Type
Moving Images
Related Material
See also the City of Burnaby Archives "Digney Family fonds" MI catalogue 562.003 for film masters
Notes
Title based on contents
City of Burnaby Archives holds the original Digney film masters (562.003) that this narrated segment was disseminated from. See Digney family fonds
Images
Video

Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

Through the Lens of Andy Digney, [between 1934 and 1964] (date of original film), edited and narrated in 2016

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2019_0018_0001_001.mp4
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Wife-carrying race

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98202
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified couple participating in the wife-carrying race at the Finnish Canadian Grand Festival at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3280
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of an unidentified couple participating in the wife-carrying race at the Finnish Canadian Grand Festival at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby.
Subjects
Events - Festivals
Events - Competitions
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in an August 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Thomas Street
Street Address
6540 Thomas Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Lake Area
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Bill Copeland with Jon Grant

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79309
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 3, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby mayor Bill Copeland presenting Chairman of Canada Lands Company Jon Grant with the City of Burnaby's Inaugural Environment Award for Planning and Development for their Glenlyon Business Park Development Plan.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 3, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11 x 17.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0337
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby mayor Bill Copeland presenting Chairman of Canada Lands Company Jon Grant with the City of Burnaby's Inaugural Environment Award for Planning and Development for their Glenlyon Business Park Development Plan.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Copeland, William J.
Grant, Jon
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "Vancouver, June 1996 - Canada Lands Company Receives the City of Burnaby's Inaugural Environment Award for Planning and Development for their Glenlyon Business Park Development Plan. Mayor Bill Copeland (left) from the City of Burnaby presents the award to Mr. Jon Grant, (right) Chairman of Canada Lands Company. "
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Bill Copeland with Wayne Brassington and Bob Fenske

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 21, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby mayor Bill Copeland with fire chief Wayne Brassington and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) superintendent Bob Fenske leaving the Canadian Cancer Society's annual "Jail 'n' Bail" fundraiser. The mayor and fire chief were handcuffed together as they left the fundraiser.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
April 21, 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 21 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-0273
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No reproduction permitted
Accession Number
2012-11
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby mayor Bill Copeland with fire chief Wayne Brassington and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) superintendent Bob Fenske leaving the Canadian Cancer Society's annual "Jail 'n' Bail" fundraiser. The mayor and fire chief were handcuffed together as they left the fundraiser.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Clothing - Uniforms
Public Services - Policing
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Copeland, William J.
Brassington, Wayne
Fenske, Bob
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Ponne, Simone
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "1024 Bby Simone / 4/21 Bby pg. 1 78%"
Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)
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