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Elections 1969-1983
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription89174
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1971-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of election records related to Doreen Lawson's campaigns for City Councillor in the years 1969, 1973, 1977, 1979, and 1983. The file also includes congratulatory letters to Ms. Lawson from Municipal and Provincial elected officials.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1971-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-001
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of election records related to Doreen Lawson's campaigns for City Councillor in the years 1969, 1973, 1977, 1979, and 1983. The file also includes congratulatory letters to Ms. Lawson from Municipal and Provincial elected officials.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Photographs 605-001 separated from file
Elections 1990-1993
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription89182
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of platform speeches and congratulatory letters from MLAs and the Premier of British Columbia pertaining to Doreen's 1990 and 1993 election campaigns.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990-1993
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS071-002
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of platform speeches and congratulatory letters from MLAs and the Premier of British Columbia pertaining to Doreen's 1990 and 1993 election campaigns.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on content of file
Elections BC records
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82745
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1991]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hazel Simnett collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a booklet entitled "British Columbia's Political Contributions Program", blank Appointment of Scrutineer form, Elections BC Guide for Candidates, blank Nomination Paper, blank Guide for Scrutineers, two identical copies of Guide to the Election Act and an older copy of Guide to the…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1991]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hazel Simnett collection
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS167-012
- Accession Number
- 2013-22
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a booklet entitled "British Columbia's Political Contributions Program", blank Appointment of Scrutineer form, Elections BC Guide for Candidates, blank Nomination Paper, blank Guide for Scrutineers, two identical copies of Guide to the Election Act and an older copy of Guide to the Election Act. Also included is an enveloped letter addressed to Hazel Simnett on October 11, 1991 regarding scrutineers and ballot counting, written by Carole Legge.
- Names
- Simnett, Hazel
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
- Simnett political papers series
Elections Canada papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription66113
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1979
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Elections Canada papers for the 1979 election. Included in the file is a Preliminary List of electors for Burnaby polling division 184 along with a map of Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1979
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Ephemera subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 42715
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Elections Canada papers for the 1979 election. Included in the file is a Preliminary List of electors for Burnaby polling division 184 along with a map of Burnaby.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
![Allan Rock at BCIT campaign event, [2000] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1684-1.jpg?width=280)
Allan Rock at BCIT campaign event
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95884
- 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 Federal Health Minister Allan Rock speaking with nursing students during a campaign event at BCIT. Photographs show close-ups of Rock and one of the nursing students asking a question, as well as a photograph of Rock speaking as attendees look on in the background.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-1684
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Federal Health Minister Allan Rock speaking with nursing students during a campaign event at BCIT. Photographs show close-ups of Rock and one of the nursing students asking a question, as well as a photograph of Rock speaking as attendees look on in the background.
- Subjects
- Elections
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a November 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-1684-1: "Federal Health Minister Allan Rock speaks with nursing students during a campaign stop at BCIT."
- Caption from metadata for 535-1684-2: "Federal Health Minister Allan Rock addresses nursing students at BCIT, during an election campaign stop."
- Caption from metadata for 535-1684-3: "Michelle Marisi, a nurse at Vancouver General, studying critical care, raises her concerns with federal Health Minister, Allan Rock."
- Geographic Access
- Willingdon Avenue
- Street Address
- 3700 Willingdon Avenue
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
![Allan Rock at BCIT campaign event, [2000] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1684-1.jpg)
BVA offices
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91715
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 15, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of Burnaby Voter Association (BVA) members moving into the new BVA offices in April 1996. Photographs depict members moving furniture, painting, and washing the exterior windows.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 15, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 618-033
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2015-15
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of Burnaby Voter Association (BVA) members moving into the new BVA offices in April 1996. Photographs depict members moving furniture, painting, and washing the exterior windows.
- Subjects
- Elections
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photographs
Images
BVA Party '89
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91716
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 15, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of a Burnaby Voter Association (BVA) party. Council members in attendance include Gary Begin and Doreen Lawson.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 15, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 618-034
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2015-15
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of a Burnaby Voter Association (BVA) party. Council members in attendance include Gary Begin and Doreen Lawson.
- Subjects
- Elections
- Names
- Begin, Gary
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Transcribed title
BVA Party 1989
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91717
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 15, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 23 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of a Burnaby Voter Association (BVA) party, with attendees mingles outside and indoors.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- April 15, 1996
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 23 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 618-035
- Access Restriction
- In Archives only
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2015-15
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of a Burnaby Voter Association (BVA) party, with attendees mingles outside and indoors.
- Subjects
- Elections
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photographs
- Note in black ink on negative envelope reads: "July '88 / BVA / [illegible] birthday"
![Derek Corrigan campaign victory, [2002] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-3000-3.jpg?width=280)
Derek Corrigan campaign victory
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97726
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2002]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Derek Corrigan celebrating with his mother, campaign workers, and wife, Kathy Corrigan, at his campaign victory for mayor of City of Burnaby.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2002]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-3000
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Derek Corrigan celebrating with his mother, campaign workers, and wife, Kathy Corrigan, at his campaign victory for mayor of City of Burnaby.
- Names
- Corrigan, Derek
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a November 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-3000-1: "Burnaby's new mayor-elect, Derek Corrigan, gets a congratulatory hug from his mother, at his campaign victory party Saturday night."
- Caption from metadata for 535-3000-2: "Burnaby's new mayor-elect toasts his campaign workers, at their victory part on Saturday night."
- Caption from metadata for 535-3000-3: "Burnaby's new mayor-elect, Derek Corrigan, celebrates his victory with his wife, Kathy."
Images
![Derek Corrigan campaign victory, [2002] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-3000-3.jpg)
Doreen Lawson portraits
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription89276
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1977
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 13 cm and 25 x 20 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two photographs of Doreen Lawson taken in a studio and used as her official election and council photograph in 1977.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1977
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 13 cm and 25 x 20 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 605-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of two photographs of Doreen Lawson taken in a studio and used as her official election and council photograph in 1977.
- Names
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Lindner, Franz
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photographs
- Handwritten note on verso of 605-001-1 reads: "Mrs. Doreen Lawson"
- Handwritten note on verso of 605-001-1 reads: "1977"
- Photographer's stamp on verso of 605-001-1 reads: "Franz LINDNER"
- Photographer's caption on recto of 605-001-2 reads: "Franz LINDNER vancouver, b.c."
- Photographs separated from file MSS071-001
Images
Election 1990 photographs
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91556
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : col. and b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm and 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs related to Doreen Lawson's 1990 election campaign. One photograph is a black and white portrait of Ms. Lawson and the second photograph depicts two municipal election signs posted in a resident's front yard.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1990
- Collection/Fonds
- Doreen Lawson fonds
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : col. and b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm and 10 x 15 cm
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 605-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2003-30
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs related to Doreen Lawson's 1990 election campaign. One photograph is a black and white portrait of Ms. Lawson and the second photograph depicts two municipal election signs posted in a resident's front yard.
- Names
- Lawson, Doreen A.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photographs
- Photographs separated from file MSS071-002
Images
![Joan Sawicki in Burnaby, [2000] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-2900-1.jpg?width=280)
Joan Sawicki in Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97561
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs (tiff) : b&w
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Joan Sawicki throughout Burnaby. Photographs depict Sawicki with a hot dog at an event at Old Orchard Mall; casting a ballot; posing with John Nuranly outside Burnaby Hospital; and attending an event at the Community Living Society.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs (tiff) : b&w
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-2900
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Joan Sawicki throughout Burnaby. Photographs depict Sawicki with a hot dog at an event at Old Orchard Mall; casting a ballot; posing with John Nuranly outside Burnaby Hospital; and attending an event at the Community Living Society.
- Subjects
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Elections
- Events
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Ponne, Simone
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in an October 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-2900-1: "96/ selling hotdogs at Old Orchard Mall ro promote Made-In _BC products"
- Caption from metadata for 535-2900-2: "96/ Sawicki cats ballot"
- Caption from metadata for 535-2900-3: "96/ Sawicki and Jonn Nuranly representing opposing views on the future of health care in BC."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2900-4: "94/ Joan announced grant (not specified which ) and sings with Grant Miyai at Community Living Society."
Images
![Joan Sawicki in Burnaby, [2000] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-2900-1.jpg)
![Paul Forseth campaign event, [2000] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1692-1.jpg?width=280)
Paul Forseth campaign event
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95892
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs (tiff) : b&w and col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Canadian Alliance MP Paul Forseth at a campaign event. Forseth holds and raises candidate James Moore's hand in one photograph.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs (tiff) : b&w and col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-1692
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Canadian Alliance MP Paul Forseth at a campaign event. Forseth holds and raises candidate James Moore's hand in one photograph.
- Subjects
- Elections
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Names
- Forseth, Paul
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Collected by editorial for use in a November 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
![Paul Forseth campaign event, [2000] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1692-1.jpg)
![Svend Robinson wins election, [2000] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1696-1.jpg?width=280)
Svend Robinson wins election
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95896
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Svend Robinson, NDP MP for Burnaby-Douglas, celebrating his win during the election. Photographs show Robinson's speech on TV, supporters cheering, and Robinson celebrating alone and with others.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-1696
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Svend Robinson, NDP MP for Burnaby-Douglas, celebrating his win during the election. Photographs show Robinson's speech on TV, supporters cheering, and Robinson celebrating alone and with others.
- Subjects
- Officials - Elected Officials
- Elections
- Names
- Robinson, Svend
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a November 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-1696-1: "Svend Robinson celebrates his victory in Burnaby-Douglas riding, at the NDP party at the Fireman's Hall."
- Caption from metadata for 535-1696-2: "As one of only two NDP members from BC to returned to office, Svend Robinson's victory speech attracts national media attention."
- Caption from metadata for 535-1696-3: "NDP supporters cheer their success in Svend Robinson's Burnaby-Douglas riding."
- Caption from metadata for 535-1696-4: "Svend Robinson acknowledges the work of his campaign team that helped re-elect him in Burnaby-Douglas riding."
- Caption from metadata for 535-1696-5: "Burnaby-Douglas MP Svend Robinson is congratulated by Joan Sawicki."
Images
![Svend Robinson wins election, [2000] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/535/535-1696-1.jpg)
Mayor's Office fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1828 (date of original) -2015
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 m of textual records and photographic material
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of those records created by the office of the Mayor during the administrations of 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), John Douglas Drummond (1996-2002) and Derek…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1828 (date of original) -2015
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 m of textual records and photographic material
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FOIPPA
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of those records created by the office of the Mayor during the administrations of 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), John Douglas Drummond (1996-2002) and Derek Corrigan (2002-2018).
- History
- On September 22, 1892, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was established by letters patent. An integral component of this incorporation was the creation of the office of the Reeve (later called Mayor). The Reeve was to serve as the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Burnaby and was to lead the City Council in the governing of the Corporation. Burnaby’s first Reeve and Council were elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892, with formal elections held by ballot three months later. From 1893 until 1977 the Reeve and Council were elected for one-year terms, but the practice of annual elections was abandoned in favour of two-year terms in 1977. The current practice of holding elections every three years was begun in 1987. Elections of Reeve and Council were suspended altogether in 1933. However, as a financial crisis in the Corporation resulted in the Province intervening and assuming control of the local government. For ten years, Commissioners were appointed by the Provincial Government to manage the affairs of the Municipality, but by January 1943, the situation had been remedied and local elections were once again held. From 1892 until 1968, the Chief Executive Officer in Burnaby was known as “Reeve,” but this nomenclature changed with revisions to the Local Government Act in the latter part of the twentieth century. In 1968, the Province altered the Act and abolished the practice of assigning different titles to the members of Council based on Municipal Classification and introduced "Mayor" and "Alderman" as terms applicable in all Municipalities not just those of a certain size or with a certain number of citizens. From that point on, the CEO of Burnaby has been referred to as the Mayor of the City. Despite these changes in election procedures, naming protocols, and the disruption caused by the financial crisis in the 1930s and 1940s, the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor have remained relatively stable throughout the years. As Head and Chief Executive Officer of the City, the Mayor is responsible for ensuring that the principles of law and good government are enforced in Burnaby. This includes the task of overseeing the conduct of officers and employees and directing the management of municipal business and affairs as well as chairing the meetings of Council and appointing Council Committee members. The Mayor is also charged with the duty of representing the City at public functions, in meetings with visiting dignitaries, and in participating in local community and fundraising events. Initially, the Municipal Clerk assisted the Mayor in his work by handling most correspondence and clerical tasks of the office. Today, however, the Mayor’s office retains its own administrative staff who are responsible for facilitating all schedules and arrangements for the Mayor along with coordinating their internal and external contacts and events. The following individuals have served as Reeve or Mayor of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Shou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 J. W. Weart 1911-1912 D. C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 T. Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 W. L. Burdick 1929 W. A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorely 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 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 1932-1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R. S. Gilchrist 1941* B. C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- City of Burnaby
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds.
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
NDP records
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription82744
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1969-1996]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hazel Simnett collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual materials dealing with the BC NDP party, in particular the campaign for Joan Sawicki for the Burnaby-Willingdon riding. Included in this file is the contact information for the Burnaby-Willingdon NDP Constituency Association ("Fax - 437-5836 / Phone - 437-5700 / 4561 Kings…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1969-1996]
- Collection/Fonds
- Hazel Simnett collection
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS167-011
- Accession Number
- 2013-22
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual materials dealing with the BC NDP party, in particular the campaign for Joan Sawicki for the Burnaby-Willingdon riding. Included in this file is the contact information for the Burnaby-Willingdon NDP Constituency Association ("Fax - 437-5836 / Phone - 437-5700 / 4561 Kingsway / B'by / V5H 2B3") and three sheets relating to the cost of lawn signs from 1990 to 1991 for the Joan Sawicki campaign. Also included is a map of the federal Burnaby-Douglas riding (ca. 1990). Also included is typed copy of R. A. McMath's Comments on "A Report of Saskatchewan's Socialist Government" which appeared as a paid advertisement in both Vancouver daily papers on election day August 27, 1969. McMath challenges the "Report" which contains excerpts of a speech by Ross Thatcher, Saskatchewan's Liberal Premier, on the CCF and the NDP. Also included is a informational flyer on the BC Parliament Buildings from 1969 (28th Parliament, 3rd Session) and lists the members of Parliament. Also included is a booklet from Simon Fraser University listing the donors, which Hazel Simnett is one of, from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990. Also is an envelope in which the following was found: 1990 BC Election Act, three sheets referring to Joan Sawicki's election expenses, Canada Post receipt, report on Joan Sawicki's campaign from 1991, list of Burnaby Willingdon team, notice of nomination meeting in 1990, BC election calendar, 1990 Guide to the Elections Act of British Columbia, faxed letter from John Pollard to campaign managers, six sheets of Appointment of Scrutineer (one blank, rest signed by Hazel Simnett), fax of Provincial General Election Calendar of Events, receipt for nomination paper for Joan Sawicki, receipt for declaration of candidate for Joan Sawicki and two copies of photocopy of signatures on Nomination Paper for Joan Sawicki. Also included is Burnaby-Willingdon NDP Constituency Association Minutes of March 14, 1996 Executive Meeting.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on note accompanying file ; Receipts for lawn signs and the Burnaby-Willingdon NDP Constituency Association contact information were bound together with a metal paper clip ; Comments on "A Report of Saskatchewan's Socialist Government" was bound together with a staple ; election expenses were bound together with a staple ; two sheets of report on Joan Sawicki's campaign were stapled together ; Guide to the Elections Act was stapled together ; two sheets with "New Democrats" letterhead were stapled together ; each copy of Nomination Paper signatures were stapled together
- Simnett political papers series
Burnaby Municipal Election papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58605
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968-1975
- 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 the municipal elections including results lists as well as promotional materials from all parties (although mostly from the Burnaby Citizens' Association). A number of press releases and pertinent newspaper clippings are included.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1968-1975
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Robert Prittie subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS127-003
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-01
- Scope and Content
- File consists of papers pertaining to the municipal elections including results lists as well as promotional materials from all parties (although mostly from the Burnaby Citizens' Association). A number of press releases and pertinent newspaper clippings are included.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Central Burnaby Ratepayers and Citizens Association papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62782
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1952]-1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Central Burnaby Ratepayers and Citizens Association papers including correspondence, speeches and receipts. Accompanying materials include a Resolution for an amendment to the Municipal Elections Act (that would permit property owners to run for the office of Councillor or Reeve i…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1952]-1959
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- MSS093-005
- Access Restriction
- Open access
- Accession Number
- BHS2000-01
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Central Burnaby Ratepayers and Citizens Association papers including correspondence, speeches and receipts. Accompanying materials include a Resolution for an amendment to the Municipal Elections Act (that would permit property owners to run for the office of Councillor or Reeve if such owners have an unencumbered $250 or $500 equity in the current market value of their property).
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
Declaration of householders
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription363
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1905-1909
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Scope and Content
- File contains oaths from citizens of Burnaby declaring their status as residents of the Municipality who are therefore required to pay taxes and eligible to vote in local elections.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1905-1909
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Physical Description
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 2056
- Accession Number
- 2001-02
- Scope and Content
- File contains oaths from citizens of Burnaby declaring their status as residents of the Municipality who are therefore required to pay taxes and eligible to vote in local elections.
- Media Type
- Textual Record