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1st Burnaby West
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55142
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook
- Scope and Content
- Scrapbook containing photographs and newspaper clippings pertaining to the 1st Burnaby West Scout troop. Special events and fundraisers depicted in the photographs include: Father and Son banquets, family nights, Going Up ceremonies, colours presentations, bowling and skating events, Model Kub Car…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Scouts subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook
- Material Details
- 418 photographs : b&w & col. ; 15 cm x 20 cm and smaller ; newspaper clippings
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 631-043
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-05
- Scope and Content
- Scrapbook containing photographs and newspaper clippings pertaining to the 1st Burnaby West Scout troop. Special events and fundraisers depicted in the photographs include: Father and Son banquets, family nights, Going Up ceremonies, colours presentations, bowling and skating events, Model Kub Car, Grand Howl, ladies auxiliary among others.
- Names
- Boy Scouts of Canada
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribe from first album page
Images
Awards
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55145
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 18 photographs : b&w and col.
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of various Boy Scout award presentations and award recipients, including Amory Adventure Award ceremonies, a badge presentation, and the 1973 Silver Acorn award presented by Walter Stewart Owen, lieutenant governor of British Columbia, among others. File also includes one photograph of…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1962-1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Scouts subseries
- Physical Description
- 18 photographs : b&w and col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 631-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-05
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of various Boy Scout award presentations and award recipients, including Amory Adventure Award ceremonies, a badge presentation, and the 1973 Silver Acorn award presented by Walter Stewart Owen, lieutenant governor of British Columbia, among others. File also includes one photograph of the Boy Scouts' first charter flight.
- Names
- Boy Scouts of Canada
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Sticky note on verso of 631-001-1 read: "Don Phipps Lieutenant Governor". Note written on verso of photograph reads: "Don Phipps Presentation Silver Acorn 1973"
- Sticky note on verso of 631-001-2 read: "George Couterier Betty Forbes Bert Hill Fred Otte"
- Sticky note on verso of 631-001-3 read: "Don Phipps Betty Forbes"
- Sticky note on verso of 631-001-4 read: "Lieutenant Governor with Betty Forbes"
- Note in pencil on verso of 631-001-13 identifies individuals depicted as (top to bottom, left to right): Rick Bourgoin, Ian Black, Melvin Dudych, Fred Savinkoff, Dick Day, Drew Lydiard, Pat Connell, and Jeff Sluggett." Note below photograph on original album page read: "Emory [sic] Award 1st Burnaby Burrard".
- Note in album for 631-001-14 read: "George Courterier Betty Forbes Bert Gill Fred Otte"
- Note in album for 631-001-15 read: "1 2 3 George Shoebotham Barney Cavanagh"
- Note in album for 631-001-16 read: "- 2 Betty Forbes 3 Don Murray 4 Ernie Baird"
- Note adhered to verso of 631-001-17 reads: "Klondike '98 Revival 5th Burrard Company Winners of the Amory Adventure Award '72 / Back row l-r: (leader) Glen MacMillan, Dave Boychuck, Art Hornal, Gary D'Andrea, John Starkey, Terry Holdom, Pat Connell (leader) / Front row l-r: Rick Marusyk, Cliff Ickeringill, Brian Hoskins, Bob Hughes, Pete Hansen."
- Note adhered to verso of 631-001-18 reads: "Queen's Scout Badge Presentation - January 12th, 1962. / These boys are all from the 6th. Burnaby Centre Troop. Scoutmaster Fred Neilson. District Commissioner Sgt. John Brucker making the presentation. From left to right: Dennis Bendickson - Wayne Zral - Ricky Andersoff - Dennis Baitz - Roger Kozak - Sgt John Brucker - Tom McKeown - Barry Nixon.
Images
BC Spring Festival of Sports - Reports for Opening Ceremonies
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56615
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Arts Council subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 40043
- Accession Number
- BHS1998-06
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Bill Melville with award winning students
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46270
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 5, 1977
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Centennial School principal Bill Melville standing with valedictorian and last year's Prime Minister in student council Elaine Scollan and two of the school's top prize winning students; Chris Cooter and Bruce Gregg at graduation. Centennial School is located in Coquitlam, BC.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 5, 1977
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 19 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1158
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Centennial School principal Bill Melville standing with valedictorian and last year's Prime Minister in student council Elaine Scollan and two of the school's top prize winning students; Chris Cooter and Bruce Gregg at graduation. Centennial School is located in Coquitlam, BC.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Hodge, Craig
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "PRIZE WINNERS Checking out award winners at recent Centennial School graduation ceremonies are: Bill Melville, principal, Elaine Scollan, valedictorian and last year's Prime Minister in student council, Chris Cooter and Bruce Gregg, who were two of the school's top prize winners.
Images
Bob Prittie with Bryan Bacon
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46036
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w 15.5 x ; 19.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Prittie with Chief Librarian Bryan Bacon at "Burnaby's new public Library branch" Crest Neighbourhood Library. Robert W. Prittie was New Democratic Party's Member of Parliament (MP) for Burnaby-Richmond from 1962 to 1968. He was a Burnaby Councillor from 1959 to 1962, and served a…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- March 1973
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w 15.5 x ; 19.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-924
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Bob Prittie with Chief Librarian Bryan Bacon at "Burnaby's new public Library branch" Crest Neighbourhood Library. Robert W. Prittie was New Democratic Party's Member of Parliament (MP) for Burnaby-Richmond from 1962 to 1968. He was a Burnaby Councillor from 1959 to 1962, and served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1969 to 1973.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Whistler, Don
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby Mayor Bob Prittie eyes an appropriate book, How to Avoid Unnecessary Surgery, following opening ceremonies at Burnaby's new public library branch Crest Nieghborhood [sic] Library in Crest Shopping Centre. At right is Chief Librarian Bryan Bacon. (see column item).
- Geographic Access
- 10th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Images
![Bridesmaids at 6113 Silver Avenue, [1972 or 1973] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/370/370-364.jpg?width=280)
Bridesmaids at 6113 Silver Avenue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37776
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1972 or 1973] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of bridesmaids, a flower girl and a ring bearer at the back of 6113 Silver Avenue. Bridesmaids, left to right: [unidentified], [unidentified], Sandra [last name unknown], and Lori McBurney. The children are unidentified.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1972 or 1973] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.7 x 2.7 cm print on contact sheet 20.3 x 26.2 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-364
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of bridesmaids, a flower girl and a ring bearer at the back of 6113 Silver Avenue. Bridesmaids, left to right: [unidentified], [unidentified], Sandra [last name unknown], and Lori McBurney. The children are unidentified.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies - Weddings
- Names
- McBurney, Lori
- Sandra
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Negative has a pink cast
- Copied from col. photograph
- Geographic Access
- Silver Avenue
- Street Address
- 6113 Silver Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
![Bridesmaids at 6113 Silver Avenue, [1972 or 1973] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/370/370-364.jpg)
![Bruce Northorp and Robert Prittie, [between 1969 and 1973] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/480/480-1098.jpg?width=280)
Bruce Northorp and Robert Prittie
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46210
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1969 and 1973]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff-sergeant Bruce Northorp in uniform, shaking hands with Burnaby Mayor Robert Prittie, as the Mayor presents him with the RCMP's 20-year long-service metal at a ceremony at city hall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1969 and 1973]
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1098
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff-sergeant Bruce Northorp in uniform, shaking hands with Burnaby Mayor Robert Prittie, as the Mayor presents him with the RCMP's 20-year long-service metal at a ceremony at city hall.
- Subjects
- Clothing - Uniforms
- Public Services - Policing
- Ceremonies - Awards
- Personal Symbols - Certificates
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Bruce Northorp and Robert Prittie, [between 1969 and 1973] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/480/480-1098.jpg)
Burnaby Jamatkhana
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45733
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an architectural model of the the proposed Ismaili Mosque, the Burnaby Darkhana Jamatkhana.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-627
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of an architectural model of the the proposed Ismaili Mosque, the Burnaby Darkhana Jamatkhana.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Press release for the Burnaby Jamatkhana Foundation Ceremony is included in the folder which houses this photograph
Images
Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91565
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1969-1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : col. and b&w ; 9 cm x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of the Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society. Two photographs depict flower show displays while the other depicts Doreen Lawson posing with four unidentified individuals in front of a garden. One of the individuals is holding a shovel.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1969-1971
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : col. and b&w ; 9 cm x 12.5 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 605-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of the Burnaby Rhododendron and Spring Flower Show Society. Two photographs depict flower show displays while the other depicts Doreen Lawson posing with four unidentified individuals in front of a garden. One of the individuals is holding a shovel.
- Names
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title based on contents of photographs
- Separated from file MSS071-010
- Handwritten note on verso of 605-004-1 reads: "Lao [?] Clark"
Images
Burnaby South High School papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58767
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to South Burnaby High School, track and field and graduation ceremony papers, collected by Robert W. Prittie while working at the school as an Economics teacher. Also included in the file are newspaper clippings and teacher sign-in sheets.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1954-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Robert Prittie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS086-011
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-01
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to South Burnaby High School, track and field and graduation ceremony papers, collected by Robert W. Prittie while working at the school as an Economics teacher. Also included in the file are newspaper clippings and teacher sign-in sheets.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
![Camp Freeze, [between 1960 and 1980] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/629/631-017-1.jpg?width=280)
Camp Freeze
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98020
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1960 and 1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 10 photographs : b&w negatives ; 55 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of a Boy Scouts flag raising event held in a forested park. Photographs depict Scouts and their families gathered in the park's parking lot which is full of camper vans and participating in a flag raising ceremony near the woods.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1960 and 1980]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Scouts subseries
- Physical Description
- 10 photographs : b&w negatives ; 55 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 631-017
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1994-05
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of a Boy Scouts flag raising event held in a forested park. Photographs depict Scouts and their families gathered in the park's parking lot which is full of camper vans and participating in a flag raising ceremony near the woods.
- Names
- Boy Scouts of Canada
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
- Title transcribed from original slide envelope
Images
![Camp Freeze, [between 1960 and 1980] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/629/631-017-1.jpg)
![Canadian Flag raising, [196-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/316/366-040-4.jpg?width=280)
Canadian Flag raising
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97625
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [196-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w negatives
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of a Canadian flag raising ceremony at Burnaby Municipal Hall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [196-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w negatives
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 366-040
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1998-12
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of a Canadian flag raising ceremony at Burnaby Municipal Hall.
- Subjects
- Ceremonial Artifacts - Flags
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on content of photographs
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4949 Canada Way
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
Images
![Canadian Flag raising, [196-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/316/366-040-4.jpg)
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription29
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2021
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 130m of textual records and other material
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1892-2021
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- 130m of textual records and other material
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FOIPPA
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records generated in the course of municipal business by City Council and the Office of the City Clerk.
- History
- The City of Burnaby covers an area of approximately 98 square kilometers between the cities of Vancouver to the west, and Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. The municipality derived its name from Robert Burnaby, a prominent businessman and advisor to Sir James Douglas, the first Governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Burnaby’s early development was closely tied to the development of the City of New Westminster. New Westminster became British Columbia’s capital in 1859, the year after the British Government proclaimed the establishment of British Columbia. Shortly thereafter, the Royal Engineers began exploring Burnaby to establish military defenses and secure natural resources. This involved the construction of a road linking New Westminster to Burrard Inlet for military purposes, which is present-day North Road. At this time, individuals and families began settling in Burnaby and were largely involved in agricultural and logging activities. Burnaby developed slowly until 1887, when the Canadian Pacific Railway was extended into Vancouver from the Port Moody terminal, causing a dramatic increase in traffic between New Westminster and Vancouver. To meet the new transportation demands, a tramline was built in 1891 connecting the two urban centers along what is now Kingsway. The creation and location of the tramline induced property owners to begin subdividing and selling their lands as early as October 1891. The property taxes the roughly 200 residents paid at this time went directly to the provincial government in Victoria. No local services were provided in turn, which prompted the formation of a committee to petition the provincial government for a municipal charter. As a result, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was incorporated by letters patent on September 22, 1892. Burnaby’s first Council was elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892 and consisted of Reeve Charles R. Shaw and councillors William Brenchley, Arthur De Windt Hazard, L. Claude Hill, William McDermott, and John Woolard.* The first formal Council election was conducted three months later. Nicolai Shou became the first elected reeve of Burnaby by ballot. Council met at various locations, including the tramline’s power house, private homes, and offices until the first municipal hall was built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1899. Council is ultimately responsible for the government of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor (formally called “Reeve” prior to 1968) and Council are elected by the residents of Burnaby to represent them in decisions with respect to the provision of public services and facilities. Additionally, the Mayor represents the citizens of Burnaby at various public functions and events. Burnaby was without Council representation during most of the Great Depression and part of the Second World War. Council was disbanded on December 31, 1932 as a result of financial difficulties. The Provincial Government appointed a Commissioner to take over the duties of Reeve and Council beginning in 1933. This system of government was retained until January 1943, when Burnaby residents could once again elect their local government officials. The following individuals have served as Mayor (or Reeve) of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Schou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 John W. Weart 1911-1912 Duncan C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 Thomas Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 William L. Burdick 1929 William A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorley 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek R. Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R.S. Gilchrist 1941-1942* B.C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner. Closely associated with the functions of Council is the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the statutory duties of the municipal clerk including the preparation and preservation of all minutes books and records of Council business, custody of City bylaws, administrative support to Council and its Committees, preparation of Council and Committee agendas and the conduct of local government elections. The Clerk’s Office is the communications link between Council and other City Departments and the general public, and provides assistance and advice to citizens with respect to Council and Council Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. At the time of Burnaby’s incorporation in 1892, the municipal Clerk had the responsibility to attend all meetings of Council, keep all records of Council, prepare and alter voters’ lists, conduct Council elections, collect revenue, as well as having the responsibility to prepare balance sheets and audits. An advertisement in a local newspaper for the appointment of the Clerk dated February 1, 1905 states the “united offices of clerk, collector and assessor” receive a salary of $65.00 per month. Originally the treasurer, assessor and records manager for the corporation, the Clerk eventually became the municipal Council liaison. The primary functions of the City Clerk over time have been the keeping of minutes for the meetings of City Council and related bodies; keeping the records of the City of Burnaby as required by the Local Government Act (formally Municipal Act); keeping all records related to City Council decision making; carrying out correspondence on behalf of Council; assembling voters’ lists and carrying out elections; providing communication, information, and public relations services, including responsibility for civic ceremonies/events, and the municipal archives. The following individuals have served as City Clerk: Alexander Philip 1892–1894 Alfred Smither 1894–1899 F.J.H. Shirley 1899–1901 Arthur De Windt Haszard 1901–1902 Walter J. Walker 1902–1905 Benjamin George Walker 1905–1908 Charles Thomas Saunders 1908–1911 W.M. Griffiths 1911–1912 Arthur G. Moore 1912–1933 Charles Boyer Brown 1933–1959 John H. Shaw 1959–1973* James Hudson 1974–1984 Charles A. Turpin 1984–1995 Debbie R. Comis 1995–2011 Anne Skipsey (Acting) 2011-2012 Maryann Manuel (Acting) 2012-2014 Dennis Back 2014-2018 Kate O'Connell 2018-2020 Blanka Zeinabova 2020-2022 *Deputy City Clerk T. Ward took over many of the Clerk’s duties from 1972 to 1973 due to Shaw’s ill health during these years.
- Formats
- Microforms exist for some records. See series descriptions.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Creator
- City of Burnaby
- Notes
- Title based on creators of fonds
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription157
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1919-2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series contains records created by the Mayor’s Office during the Mayor’s participation in civic ceremonies, awards presentations, or other special events undertaken in or for the City of Burnaby. Records include: photographs, correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, newspaper clippings, progr…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1919-2004
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series contains records created by the Mayor’s Office during the Mayor’s participation in civic ceremonies, awards presentations, or other special events undertaken in or for the City of Burnaby. Records include: photographs, correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, newspaper clippings, programmes, agendas, proclamations, plaques, itineraries, invitations, and ceremonial certificates and memorabilia. As the official representative for the citizens of Burnaby, the Mayor hosts and attends numerous ceremonies and special events throughout his/her term in office. Included in this series are records from events such as the 1984 and 1997 B. C. Summer Games, the 1992 Burnaby Centennial celebrations, and the 1971 Royal Visit from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. During the course of these events, the City of Burnaby often is presented with ceremonial plaques, letters, or certificates that commemorate the special occasions and this material is included in the series. The Mayor is also responsible for seeing that awards are bestowed upon other deserving parties and ensures that achievements and special occasions are formally recognized by the City of Burnaby. Each year the Mayor presents the Kushiro Cup Award – which is named after Burnaby’s Sister City Kushiro, Japan – to an outstanding Burnaby resident and hosts such functions as municipal appreciation dinners. The records that are produced while carrying out these activities include criteria lists, resumes, correspondence, proclamations, and certificates.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
Confederation Community Centre for the Retired subseries
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967-1988
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of records related to the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired, also known as Confederation House. Records include minutes, reports, and correspondence, as well as photographs that depict some events held at the Centre.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1967-1988
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual records and photographs
- Description Level
- Subseries
- Accession Number
- BHS1997-03
- Scope and Content
- Subseries consists of records related to the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired, also known as Confederation House. Records include minutes, reports, and correspondence, as well as photographs that depict some events held at the Centre.
- History
- In 1959, Commissioner George McLean, a former Alderman, first met with the elder citizens of northern Burnaby who, not wanting to be programmed into other recreation centres, expressed their need for their own community building. Over the next decade, representatives of the O.A.P.O., Senior Citizen Associations, and the existing elder citizen’s programme at Willingdon Heights met with members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to discuss what type of facility was needed to meet the recreational needs of the retired population in North Burnaby. In 1971, the Burnaby Parks and Recreation Commission authorized the building of the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired (also known as Confederation House) at 4585 Albert Street. Architect Norman S. Jones designed the building with the assistance of Consultant W.D. McKinnon of Industrial Construction Centre Ltd. A sod turning ceremony was held on Friday, June 11, 1971. A minimal mandatory membership fee was established in order to establish a membership list. As it was then, and continues to be today, anyone fifty or over and retired is eligible for membership. The Centre offers exercise classes, credit and non-credit college courses, drop-in, club activities and social events.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of subseries
- PC343, PC344, MSS083
Eastburn Park tree planting
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38626
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jessie Beattie and Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable shoveling dirt onto a tree at a tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. Also identified in the photograph is Susan Dunn, who can be seen standing to the far left.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jessie Beattie and Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable shoveling dirt onto a tree at a tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. Also identified in the photograph is Susan Dunn, who can be seen standing to the far left.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38627
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jessie Beattie holding the shovel during the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable is standing next to her, reaching for the shovel while Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast is visible to the far right (wearing light coloured suit). Standing in the crow…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Jessie Beattie holding the shovel during the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable is standing next to her, reaching for the shovel while Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast is visible to the far right (wearing light coloured suit). Standing in the crowd, behind Jessie and wearing a light coloured jacket is Ethel Widmen. The remainder of the people are unidentified.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38631
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. In the photograph, Earl Widmen can be seen shoveling dirt onto the base of the tree while Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast watches on (at the far right, wearing light coloured suit). Also identified in the photograph are Ethel Widmen (stand…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-007
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a tree planting ceremony at Eastburn Park. In the photograph, Earl Widmen can be seen shoveling dirt onto the base of the tree while Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast watches on (at the far right, wearing light coloured suit). Also identified in the photograph are Ethel Widmen (standing in the centre with her arms crossed, and wearing a light coloured jacket) and L. Sanders (at the far left).
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38632
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of three children standing in front of tree, one holding a shovel, during a ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. All in the photograph are unidentified except for Burnaby Council member Gerald Ast who is standing to the far right (wearing light coloured suit) and Burnaby's municip…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-008
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of three children standing in front of tree, one holding a shovel, during a ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. All in the photograph are unidentified except for Burnaby Council member Gerald Ast who is standing to the far right (wearing light coloured suit) and Burnaby's municipal manager, Melvin Shelley, who can be seen in the back row at the far left (wearing dark coloured suit).
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
Eastburn Park tree planting ceremony
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38628
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a woman shoveling dirt onto the base of a tree during the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. To the right of the photograph (turned away from the camera) is Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable and next to him (wearing light coloured suit) is Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast. In the …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- June 8, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Municipal record subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm pasted on cardboard backing
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 467-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2004-5
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a woman shoveling dirt onto the base of a tree during the ceremonial tree planting at Eastburn Park. To the right of the photograph (turned away from the camera) is Burnaby Mayor Tom Constable and next to him (wearing light coloured suit) is Burnaby Council member Gerry Ast. In the centre of the photograph (wearing light coloured jacket and holding a purse) is Ethel Widmen.
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Officials - Alderman and Councillors
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Eastburn Park
- 13th Avenue
- Street Address
- 7944 13th Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
Images
