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Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96466
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2006-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 15 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2006-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti subseries
- Physical Description
- 15 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- History
- The Mayor's Task Force on Graffiti was appointed May 8, 2006. The purpose of this committee was to develop anti-graffiti strategies and programs, promote mural programs. On January 26, 2015, the responsibilities for the Mayor’s Task Force on Graffiti were transferred to the Public Safety Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Community Development Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96377
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2005-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 23 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Development Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2005-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 23 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Development Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
- History
- The Community Development Committee (formerly the Housing Committee) was established in 2006. The Committee advised on protecting and providing affordable housing, leasing of City land for non-market and special needs housing, planning issues for residential land use, and impacts of federal and provincial policies on Burnaby housing issues. On January 26, 2015, the Committee’s name was changed from Community Development Committee to Planning and Development Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Environment Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96447
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 32 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Environment Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a comissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Environment Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 32 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Environment Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a comissioned portrait.
- History
- The Environment Committee (formerly the Environment and Waste Management Committee) was established on January 13, 2003. The Committee advises on issues such as minimizing environmental pollution, conserving and enhancing Burnaby’s natural landscape, and ensuring that new developments respect their natural surroundings. The Environment Committee and Social Planning Committee were integrated into the Sustainable City Advisory Committee in 2017. The Environment Committee was struck again in January of 2020.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Finance and Civic Development Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96452
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 27 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Finance and Civic Development Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 27 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Finance and Civic Development Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
- History
- Finance and Civic Development Committee was established on January 13, 2003 when the Civic Development Committee and the Finance an Economic Development Committee merged to become the Finance and Civic Development Committee. The Committee was responsible for municipal buildings, facilities, conservation areas (etc.) and long term financial planning. On January 26, 2015, the Committee changed its name from the Finance and Civic Development Committee to the Financial Management Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Social Issues Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96472
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 35 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Social Issues Committee including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2003-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Social Issues Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 35 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Social Issues Committee including agendas, minutes, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- History
- The Social Issues Committee was established January 13, 2003 to replace the Community Issues and Social Planning Committee. The Social Issues Committee advised on a variety of social issues including crime prevention, leasing space at Burnaby’s Community Resource Centres, and the needs of seniors, youth, families, ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. On January 26, 2015, the Social Issues Committee changed its name to the Social Planning Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96468
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2001-2007
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 3 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission including an annual report, general records, and a commissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2001-2007
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 3 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission including an annual report, general records, and a commissioned portrait.
- History
- On December 20, 1999 the name Parks and Recreation Commission (struck December 30, 1957) was changed to Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is the administrative power of Council relating to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, which is responsible for ensuring Burnaby residents have access to beautiful outdoor spaces and recreation programs and facilities, as well as cultural and fine art facilities.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Len Amiel subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97441
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2001
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 book
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of one copy of the book "When the Ice Age Came to Vancouver", written by Len Amiel.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2001
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Len Amiel subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 book
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS2003-12
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of one copy of the book "When the Ice Age Came to Vancouver", written by Len Amiel.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- Amiel, Len
- Notes
- Title based on creator of subseries
Emergency Planning Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96445
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2000-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 12 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for theEmergency Planning Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2000-2003
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Emergency Planning Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 12 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for theEmergency Planning Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
- History
- The Emergency Planning Committee was established April 17, 2000. This committee was created in order to produce comprehensive guides for senior officials to use for the mobilization and deployment of resources in response to major emergencies. On January 13, 2003 the Emergency Planning Committee disbanded and its duties and responsibilities became part of the mandate of the Executive Committee of Council.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Finance and Economic Development Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96453
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2000-2004
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 10 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Finance and Economic Development Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2000-2004
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 10 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Finance and Economic Development Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
- History
- The Finance and Economic Development Committee was established on December 7, 1998 to replace the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee was to act as the liaison with Council and staff members to plan yearly budgets and develop strategies related to long term financial planning. On January 13, 2003 this committee was merged with the Civic Development Committee to become the Finance and Civic Development Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Thomas Lowry subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97424
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2000
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of memorabilia and papers relating to the history of Douglas Road Elementary School complied by former student of the school, Thomas Lowry.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 2000
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Thomas Lowry subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS2002-01
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of memorabilia and papers relating to the history of Douglas Road Elementary School complied by former student of the school, Thomas Lowry.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- Lowry, Thomas
- Notes
- Title based on creator of subseries
- MSS101
Kushiro Cup Selection Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96463
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1997-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 13 folders of textual records + 2 photographs + 2 floppy discs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Kushiro Cup Selection Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1997-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 13 folders of textual records + 2 photographs + 2 floppy discs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Kushiro Cup Selection Committee including agendas, minutes, and committee reports.
- History
- This committee has been annually struck in order to choose an outstanding Burnaby citizen as the Kushiro Cup Award Citizen of the Year.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Community Planning and Housing Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96424
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1996-2002
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 14 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Planning and Housing Committee including general committee, closed committee, agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1996-2002
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 14 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Planning and Housing Committee including general committee, closed committee, agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
- History
- The Community Planning and Housing Committee was established 1997. The purpose of this committee was to advise Council on housing developments, zoning and rezoning, parking strategy, non-profit housing, and associated infrastructure costs, etc. The Committee was called Housing Committee from 1992 to 1996. It became the Housing Committee again from 2003 to 2005, then it became the Community Development Committee in 2006.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription71324
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1995-2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- ca. 4300 photographs : b&w and col.
- Scope and Content
- Collection consists of photographs depicting local events, sports, and people in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland that were taken for or collected by the Burnaby NewsLeader newspaper.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1995-2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- ca. 4300 photographs : b&w and col.
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-11
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Collection consists of photographs depicting local events, sports, and people in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland that were taken for or collected by the Burnaby NewsLeader newspaper.
- History
- The Burnaby NewsLeader was established in 1989 and published on Wednesday and Friday. It was awarded Newspaper of the Year by Suburban Newspapers of America in 2009. Burnaby NewsLeader ceased publications in 2015.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Creator
- Burnaby NewsLeader
- Notes
- Title based on contents of collection
- Photo catalogue 535
Community Policing Consultative Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96426
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1995-2000
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 4 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Policing Consultative Committee including records for Districts #2, #3, and #4.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1995-2000
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 4 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Policing Consultative Committee including records for Districts #2, #3, and #4.
- History
- The Community Policing Consultative Committees were was established circa 1994. The Community Policing Consultative Committees (also known as Community Policing Advisory Committees) were from four Burnaby Districts: #1 Hastings-Brentwood District, #2 Lougheed District, #3 Southwest District, and #4 Edmonds District. The purpose of the Community Policing Consultative Committees was to establish a community police station in each district, advise on local RCMP matters, and report back on criminal activity in each area. Date of disband unknown.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Community Heritage Commission Special Project fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription74546
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 79 photograph (jpeg) : col., 300ppi ; 43 photograph (tiff) : col., 600ppi ; 48 interviews (wav) : digital sound files.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of project records created by Burnaby's Community Heritage Commission as part of their initiative and mandate.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds
- Physical Description
- 79 photograph (jpeg) : col., 300ppi ; 43 photograph (tiff) : col., 600ppi ; 48 interviews (wav) : digital sound files.
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- 2012-07
- 2009-10
- 2012-30
- 2016-04
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of project records created by Burnaby's Community Heritage Commission as part of their initiative and mandate.
- History
- The History and Heritage Committee was established in 1992 under Burnaby's Centennial Committee. When the Centennial Committee was disbanded on December 31, 1992, the History and Heritage Committee was made a part of the Burnaby Heritage Advisory Committee. It proceeded under its authority until 1995 when it was renamed The Community Heritage Commission (CHC) as a municipal heritage advisory committee by the Burnaby City Council under section 15 of the Heritage Conservation Act. The commission endeavours to provide comprehensive community heritage and history projects and programs to bring together the personal history of citizens and facilitate a wider understanding and appreciation of Burnaby's collective memory. Projects undertaken by Burnaby's Community Heritage Commission include: Burnaby Centennial Anthology: Stories of Early Burnaby; In the Shadow by the Sea: Recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village; the Heritage Burnaby website (www.heritageburnaby.ca); Charting Change: An Interactive Atlas; and various oral history projects. These projects fall under the Community Heritage Commission's mandate to provide the citizens of Burnaby and the wider public with access to information about the city and its unique history through publications and online finding aids.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Textual Record
- Sound Recording
- Creator
- Community Heritage Commission
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds
- PC 615, PC 503, MSS198, MSS171, MSS196, and PC 549
Community Policing Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96425
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 44 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Policing Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Community Policing Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 44 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Community Policing Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and a commissioned portrait.
- History
- The Community Policing Committee was established on March 21, 1994. The purpose of this committee was to advise Council on directions and strategies for community policing and crime prevention strategies; to serve as a liaison between Council, district community consultative committees, and the RCMP; and to serve as a link between those groups and the broader community. On January 26, 2015, the Committee’s name was changed from the Community Policing Committee to the Public Safety Committee.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Graphic Material
Simon Fraser Liaison Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96471
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 6 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Simon Fraser Liaison Committee including agendas, minutes, and correspondence.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1994-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Subseries
- Simon Fraser Liaison Committee subseries
- Physical Description
- 6 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Simon Fraser Liaison Committee including agendas, minutes, and correspondence.
- History
- The Simon Fraser Liaison Committee was established in 1991. The Committee liaises with Simon Fraser University on matters of common interest.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Committee subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96431
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993-2001
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- 7 folders of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993-2001
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Series
- Council Committee series
- Physical Description
- 7 folders of textual records
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of committee records for the Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.
- History
- The Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Committee was established March 21, 1994. The purpose of this committee was to advise Council on economic development programs, tourism strategies and implementation, and the construction of a business development office for the Heights Merchants Association. The Economic Development and the Tourism Strategy Committee became the Finance and Economic Development Committee as of December 7, 1998.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97763
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993-2001
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records + 129 photographs : col. slide ; 35 mm + 2 med col. prints.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of photographs, textual records, and slides taken by the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society to campaign for a park dedication on Burnaby Mountain.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1993-2001
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society fonds
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records + 129 photographs : col. slide ; 35 mm + 2 med col. prints.
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2006-13
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of photographs, textual records, and slides taken by the Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society to campaign for a park dedication on Burnaby Mountain.
- History
- The Burnaby Mountain Preservation Society (BMPS) was active between 1988 and 1995. It was formed in order to preserve the ecology and nature of Burnaby Mountain. In 1996, the City of Burnaby dedicated Burnaby Mountain Park in Bylaw 10477. The Directors of the BMPS were Dean Lamont, Stephen "Steve" Mancinelli, Diane Hansen, and Karen Marke.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Textual Record
St. Helen's Parish fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription77922
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- St. Helen's Parish fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm. of textual records + 1 medallion
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of posters, cards, anniversary programs, a pictorial photo directory, a calendar, a book and a medallion related to St. Helen's Parish. Items in this fonds depict its Centennial Celebrations.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1992-2012
- Collection/Fonds
- St. Helen's Parish fonds
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm. of textual records + 1 medallion
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Accession Number
- 2013-10
- 2013-11
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of posters, cards, anniversary programs, a pictorial photo directory, a calendar, a book and a medallion related to St. Helen's Parish. Items in this fonds depict its Centennial Celebrations.
- History
- In the first years of the 20th century, the hill overlooking the city of Vancouver was barely developed. This area, known as Vancouver Heights, commands a magnificent view of the city, the north shore mountains, and the sea. During the first decade, there was just a handful of people willing to brave the inconvenience of living in a remote area to dwell in such splendour. Among them were 10 Catholic families. They dreamt about establishing a Catholic community, a church, and perhaps even a school of their own. They knew it would take hard work and sacrifice to realize their dream. In 1912, the Second Narrows Bridge and several industrial plants were built in this area. Archbishop Neil McNeil, recognizing the potential for greater development, requested aid from Toronto's Catholic Extension Society, to help purchase property at the corner of Pandora and Ingleton to build a small church and home for the priest. The $6000 construction expense was donated by Mr. Justice Kelly, who requested that the church be named Saint Helen in memory of his daughter, Helen. On August 11, 1912, Saint Helen's church was blessed. 12 years later, in 1923, a second dream was realized with the construction of Saint Helen's School. The Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul would staff the school for over 50 years, dedicating their lives to the education of thousands of children. 1936 began an era of unprecedented growth under the leadership of Msgr. Daniel Carey. In 1948, despite post-war hardships, he was able to inspire his community to build a new school. He then turned his attention to the over-crowded church and, in 1956, to the delight of the parishioners, the new Saint Helen's Church was blessed. By 1973, the demographics of Saint Helen's Parish had experienced a dramatic change. From the Anglo-Irish parishioners of the early years, Saint Helen's was experiencing a huge increase in parishioners of Italian descent. Archbishop James Carney, realizing the need to better serve these immigrants, asked the Scalabrinian Congregation to take the parish under its care. The second era of physical growth and development in the parish would come under the direction of these missionary priests. The 1970s, with Father Joseph Ponti as pastor, would see the construction of a new rectory, a state-of-the-art hall/gymnasium, and a fully renovated school. Father Joe's dream was the construction of a church, with this in mind, he began to purchase the necessary land. Succeeding pastors Father Angelo Calandra and Father Peter Sordi continued to work towards this dream, accumulating land and initiating the process. Father Claudio Holzer, upon assuming the responsibilities of pastor, took a firm hold of the dreams of his predecessors and shaped them into the reality of the new Saint Helen's Church. From the beginning, St. Helen's Parish has been an active community participant in this area of Burnaby and continues to enjoy this participation not only here but in Metro Vancouver as well. On August 11, 2012, St. Helen's Catholic Church and Parish celebrated its 100th anniversary. -Information contributed by M. Tesan has been combined with information from the official website of the church.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- St. Helen's Catholic Church
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds
- MSS174