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May 6, 1986 Royal Visit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56124
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records and 2 photographs : col. ; 13 x 10 cm on sheet 19 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of records related to the May 1986 Royal visit to Burnaby and Expo 86. Records include a copy of the text from Mayor Lewarne's presentation of a photograph of the Prince of Wales in Burnaby in 1919 to the Prince and Princess; two official portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Series
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records and 2 photographs : col. ; 13 x 10 cm on sheet 19 x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
39551
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2003-28
Scope and Content
File consists of records related to the May 1986 Royal visit to Burnaby and Expo 86. Records include a copy of the text from Mayor Lewarne's presentation of a photograph of the Prince of Wales in Burnaby in 1919 to the Prince and Princess; two official portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales found and sent to Mayor Lewarne, with a handwritten note; and a copy of the official booklet "Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales On Tour in British Columbia, Canada April 30 to May 7, 1986, Including the Official Opening Ceremonies of Expo 86 in Vancouver, Canada."
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Persons - Royalty
Names
Charles, Prince of Wales, 1948-
Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997
Lewarne, William A. "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Textual Record
Notes
Transcribed title
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Metrofest

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97384
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 the second annual Metrofest at Metropolis at Metrotown. Photographs depict an unidentified rider from the Kona Stunt Riding Team performing a bike trick in the air and a member of Stabilo Boss singing and playing a guitar during the outdoor concert.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2759
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the second annual Metrofest at Metropolis at Metrotown. Photographs depict an unidentified rider from the Kona Stunt Riding Team performing a bike trick in the air and a member of Stabilo Boss singing and playing a guitar during the outdoor concert.
Subjects
Events
Performances - Concerts
Names
Metrotown
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an August 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2759-1: "A rider from the Kona Stunt Riding Team appears to soar over the Metrotown towers at the second annual Metrofest at Metropolis. The back-to-school blowout also featured a concert in the parking lot and a rock climbing wall."
Caption from metadata for 535-2759-2: "Stabilo Boss opens the second annual Metrofest concert at Metropolis in Burnaby on Thursday."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Metrotown Eaton's store closing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98229
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 Eaton's in the former Eaton Centre, now Metropolis at Metrotown, preparing to close. Photographs depict unidentified shoppers in the store with signs advertising the store closing and sale prices, and an unidentified person posing in the mall in front of a sign of t…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3307
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Eaton's in the former Eaton Centre, now Metropolis at Metrotown, preparing to close. Photographs depict unidentified shoppers in the store with signs advertising the store closing and sale prices, and an unidentified person posing in the mall in front of a sign of the Eaton's logo.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Stores
Buildings - Commercial - Malls
Events
Names
Metrotown
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in an August 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Michael J. Fox at golf fundraiser

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96930
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Michael J. Fox at a fundraising event for the Michael J. Fox Theatre at Burnaby South Secondary School at Riverway Golf Club. Photographs depict Fox greeting unidentified golfers and on a golf cart with unidentified members of his family.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2485
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Michael J. Fox at a fundraising event for the Michael J. Fox Theatre at Burnaby South Secondary School at Riverway Golf Club. Photographs depict Fox greeting unidentified golfers and on a golf cart with unidentified members of his family.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Recreational Activities - Golf
Occupations - Actors
Names
Burnaby South High School
Riverway Golf Course
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2485-1: "Burnaby's Michael J. Fox greets golfers at Riverway Golf Club, as they prepare to head out for the start of a tournament to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Theatre at Burnaby South Secondary School. Fox, who now lives in New York City, also announced he and his wife, actress Tracy Pollan, are expecting their fourth child."
Caption from metadata for 535-2485-2: "Burnaby's Michael J. Fox and his family prepare to head out to the course at Riverway Golf Club, for the start of a tournament to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Theatre."
Geographic Access
Bill Fox Way
Street Address
9001 Bill Fox Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
Images
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Michael Valiante at race

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97343
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
11 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of racecar driver Michael Valiante and unidentified members of his family and team at a race by False Creek in Vancouver.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
11 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2733
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of racecar driver Michael Valiante and unidentified members of his family and team at a race by False Creek in Vancouver.
Subjects
Sports - Automobile Racing
Events - Competitions
Names
Valiante, Michael
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Model dressed for styling competition

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95734
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a model posing in makeup and styling. This was styling took place as part of a contest at the Hair Art Academy in Langley, BC.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-1592
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a model posing in makeup and styling. This was styling took place as part of a contest at the Hair Art Academy in Langley, BC.
Subjects
Events - Competitions
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Jennifer Walker gets a taste of the mysterious life of the geisha, after two hours of makeup and hair styling by Chris Piron and Kathleen Deegan of the Hair Art Academy. The Academy is hosting a contest for geisha makeup on Monday night."
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MS Bikeathon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98217
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 a fundraising bikeathon for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Photographs depict cyclists during the event, fixing bicycles, and participants dressed for the rainy weather.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3295
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a fundraising bikeathon for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Photographs depict cyclists during the event, fixing bicycles, and participants dressed for the rainy weather.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Transportation - Bicycles
Recreational Activities
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in an August 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
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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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Retirement reception

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91722
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1999
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
18 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the reception held in honour of Doreen Lawson's retirement from City Council in November 1999. Activities documented in the photographs include speeches by various attendees, including former City Councillors Alan Emmott and Victor (Vic) Stusiak; Doreen cutting cake; a…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
November 1999
Collection/Fonds
Doreen Lawson fonds
Physical Description
18 photographs : col. ; 10 cm x 15 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
605-022
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2003-30
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the reception held in honour of Doreen Lawson's retirement from City Council in November 1999. Activities documented in the photographs include speeches by various attendees, including former City Councillors Alan Emmott and Victor (Vic) Stusiak; Doreen cutting cake; and Doreen being presented with and donning a life jacket, oar, and fisherman's hat in honour of her dedicated work on the Burnaby Lake Rejuvenation project. The file closes with photographs of Doreen being carried out of the reception in an inflatable canoe. Doreen Lawson served on the City Council for 22 years, from 1972-1985 and 1990-1999.
Subjects
Celebrations
Events - Parties
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Names
Lawson, Doreen A.
Stusiak, Victor V. "Vic"
Emmott, Alan H.
McLean, George H.F.
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Title transcribed from original envelope that housed prints
Images
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Royal visit photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96965
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 6, 1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
34 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm and 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Royal visit of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, to Burnaby on May 6, 1986. Photographs depict: the ceremony held in Central Park; the BC Tel building at Boundary & Kingsway with a welcome banner; the crowds in attendance; and various officials, including Ma…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 6, 1986
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Series
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
Physical Description
34 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm and 9 x 13 cm
Description Level
File
Record No.
626-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2001-01
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Royal visit of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, to Burnaby on May 6, 1986. Photographs depict: the ceremony held in Central Park; the BC Tel building at Boundary & Kingsway with a welcome banner; the crowds in attendance; and various officials, including Mayor William Lewarne and the Mayor of Loughborough, England.
Subjects
Events - Royal Visits
Persons - Royalty
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Charles, Prince of Wales, 1948-
Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997
Lewarne, William A. "Bill"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Central Park
Boundary Road
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Simon Fraser University convocation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97540
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of fall convocation ceremonies at Simon Fraser University. Photographs depict graduands walking across the university campus and down the steps to Convocation Mall; portraits of unidentified graduands and others involved in the convocation; and Daniel Igali in an SFU Wrest…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2879
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of fall convocation ceremonies at Simon Fraser University. Photographs depict graduands walking across the university campus and down the steps to Convocation Mall; portraits of unidentified graduands and others involved in the convocation; and Daniel Igali in an SFU Wrestling shirt, holding up his Olympic gold medal.
Subjects
Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges
Persons - Students
Ceremonies
Events
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
University Drive
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Street Address
8888 University Drive
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
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SkyTrain Millennium Line opening

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97390
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 Robert Moore and Roger Griffiths, two transit enthusiasts, at the opening of the new SkyTrain Millennium Line at Lougheed Town Centre. Moore is posing on the station platform with unidentified members of a crowd and wearing a B.C.E.R. motorman's hat, and Griffiths sits …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2765
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Robert Moore and Roger Griffiths, two transit enthusiasts, at the opening of the new SkyTrain Millennium Line at Lougheed Town Centre. Moore is posing on the station platform with unidentified members of a crowd and wearing a B.C.E.R. motorman's hat, and Griffiths sits on the stairs in the station, below uncut ribbons that feature the names of the new stations.
Subjects
Transportation - Skytrain
Events - Openings
Names
Lougheed Town Centre
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 535-2765-1: "Robert Moore, who worked for transit for 28 years and now calls himself "The Ghost of Transit Past," prepares to board the new Skytrain Millenium Line, at Lougheed Town Centre, at the line's official opening on Saturday."
Caption from metadata for 535-2765-2: "Roger Griffiths waits for his chance to board the Skytrain Millenium Line after the ribbons, representing each of the new stations, are cut at the line's official opening on Saturday."
Geographic Access
Lougheed Highway
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
Images
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Snail race

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98117
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of children in a school gymnasium at Rosser Elementary. They are taking part in a "snail race" and watching snails move on tables. A TV crew is visible behind a child in one photograph.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3196
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of children in a school gymnasium at Rosser Elementary. They are taking part in a "snail race" and watching snails move on tables. A TV crew is visible behind a child in one photograph.
Subjects
Persons - Children
Events
Buildings - Schools
Names
Rosser Avenue School
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a May 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Pandora Street
Street Address
4375 Pandora Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Images
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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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Speaker Kevin Brooks at Alpha Secondary School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96562
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of speaker Kevin Brooks at Alpha Secondary School for a presentation about the dangers of impaired driving. Photographs depict Brooks with grade 10 students Keenan Werts and Craig Farrell and speaking in front of a crowd of students seated in the gymnasium.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2184
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of speaker Kevin Brooks at Alpha Secondary School for a presentation about the dangers of impaired driving. Photographs depict Brooks with grade 10 students Keenan Werts and Craig Farrell and speaking in front of a crowd of students seated in the gymnasium.
Subjects
Persons - Students
Events
Names
Alpha Secondary School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2005 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2184-1: "Kevin Brooks speaks with Keenan Werts and Craig Farrell, Grade 10 students at Alpha Secondary, after his presentation about the dangers of drunk driving. Brooks lost the use of his legs, and his best friend was killed, in an accident caused by impaired driving."
Caption from metadata for 535-2184-2: "Kevin Brooks speaks to students at Alpha Secondary School about the dangers of drunk driving. He lost the use of his legs, and his best friend was killed, in an accident caused by impaired driving."
Geographic Access
Parker Street
Street Address
4600 Parker Street
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
Images
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Sumo event at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97314
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
7 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a sumo event happening on the front lawn of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, as part of the festivities to celebrate its opening. Photographs depict participants preparing for and wrestling in the event, and members of the crowd.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
7 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2710
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of a sumo event happening on the front lawn of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, as part of the festivities to celebrate its opening. Photographs depict participants preparing for and wrestling in the event, and members of the crowd.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Events - Openings
Sports - Wrestling
Names
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-1: "Mamoru Yamaguchi announces the wrestlers by singing their names in Japanese."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-2: "Wrestlers, their names marked on their backs with pen, wait their turn in the ring."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-3: ""Sumo wrestlers" grapple on the front lawn of the new Nikkei Heritage Centre, in a sumo tournament, part of the opening festivities for the new centre."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-4: "David Sakata gets some help wrapping his "mawashi," the traditional Japanese sumo belt, from M. Naruki."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-5: "A couple of grapplers tumble to the ground outside the sumo ring. The winner in a sumo match is the wrestler who can knock his opponent over so that something other than his feet hit the ground."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-6: "Mike Matsubada, in the white smock, takes the prospective wrestlers through some of the rituals of the sumo match, including having opponents show each other their hands to prove they're not hiding weapons."
Caption from metadata for 535-2710-7: "A young fan takes in the action from ringside."
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
6688 Southoaks Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
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Terry Fox coin unveiling ceremony

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96555
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the unveiling ceremony for the new Terry Fox dollar coin at Simon Fraser University. Photographs show the Vancouver Children's Choir singing underneath a projection of the coin, and Derek Wong holding up one of the coins in front of his face.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2177
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the unveiling ceremony for the new Terry Fox dollar coin at Simon Fraser University. Photographs show the Vancouver Children's Choir singing underneath a projection of the coin, and Derek Wong holding up one of the coins in front of his face.
Subjects
Events
Ceremonies
Organizations - Choirs
Names
Simon Fraser University
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2005 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2177-1: "The Vancouver Children's Choir sings at the unveiling of the new Terry Fox one dollar coin, Monday at Simon Fraser University."
Caption from metadata for 535-2177-2: "Derek Wong shows off one of the first Terry Fox one dollar coins following a ceremony to unveil the new coin Monday at Simon Fraser University."
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
University Drive
Street Address
8888 University Drive
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
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Terry Fox Run

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97301
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the annual Terry Fox Run. Photographs depict runners in action, the run's "Dedication Area," and two unidentified people holding up a commemorative T-shirt.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2000]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2698
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the annual Terry Fox Run. Photographs depict runners in action, the run's "Dedication Area," and two unidentified people holding up a commemorative T-shirt.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Recreational Activities
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
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Terry Fox Run volunteers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97337
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 volunteers with the Terry Fox Run. Photographs depict Louvaine Kadonaga, Allan Hattori, Toshiye Kadonaga, Joyce Hattori and Ellen Kadonaga with a photograph of former volunteer Nancy Kadonaga, and Todd Wong in a kayak on a lake.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2727
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of volunteers with the Terry Fox Run. Photographs depict Louvaine Kadonaga, Allan Hattori, Toshiye Kadonaga, Joyce Hattori and Ellen Kadonaga with a photograph of former volunteer Nancy Kadonaga, and Todd Wong in a kayak on a lake.
Subjects
Persons - Volunteers
Persons - Families
Events - Fundraising
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an August 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2727-1: "The family of Nancy Kadonaga, who volunteered at the Terry Fox Run before she died of cancer herself last December, is dedicating their own volunteer efforts in this year's run in her memory. L-R Louvaine Kadonaga, Allan Hattori, Toshiye Kadonaga, Joyce Hattori and Ellen Kadonaga."
Caption from metadata for 535-2727-2 and 535-2727-3: "Tod Wong is an avid kayaker and dragon boat racer, 11 years after being diagnosed with cancer. He's also been a member of "Terry's Team," since 1993."
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Tommy Douglas material

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82738
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1962-1992]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records: ill. (some col.)
Scope and Content
File consists of a pocket calendar, a booklet and a cartoon. Pocket calendar, created by the NDP for the Burnaby-Richmond riding reads: "Tommy Douglas says Vote for Bob Prittie". Booklet entitled "The Ten Years" is an NDP News Convention Magazine for April 21 to 24, 1971. The printed colour cartoon…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1962-1992]
Collection/Fonds
Hazel Simnett collection
Series
Simnett political papers series
Physical Description
1 file of textual records: ill. (some col.)
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS167-007
Accession Number
2013-22
Scope and Content
File consists of a pocket calendar, a booklet and a cartoon. Pocket calendar, created by the NDP for the Burnaby-Richmond riding reads: "Tommy Douglas says Vote for Bob Prittie". Booklet entitled "The Ten Years" is an NDP News Convention Magazine for April 21 to 24, 1971. The printed colour cartoon is entitled "Mouseland / a fable...as told by tommy douglas [sic]" and published by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1518.
Subjects
Events
Names
New Democratic Party
Douglas, Tommy
United Food and Commercial Workers "UFCW"
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on note accompanying file
Simnett political papers series
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