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Calendar of events

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62847
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of early drafts of the Calendar of Events for Burnaby's Centennial Celebrations.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Donald N. Brown subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS098-016
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
BHS2001-12
Scope and Content
File consists of early drafts of the Calendar of Events for Burnaby's Centennial Celebrations.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Kushiro events scheduling

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription62843
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and tentative schedules pertaining to the visit of one hundred and thirty citizens from Burnaby's Sister City Kushiro, Japan in honour of Burnaby's Centennial.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Donald N. Brown subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
MSS098-012
Access Restriction
Open access
Accession Number
BHS2001-12
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and tentative schedules pertaining to the visit of one hundred and thirty citizens from Burnaby's Sister City Kushiro, Japan in honour of Burnaby's Centennial.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file
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Discovery Days

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

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

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

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97391
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992-2002
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
17 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2766
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of or related to Mayor Bill Copeland from throughout his life and career (primarily 1992-1996) that were collected for a memorial feature. Photographs depict Copeland at Burnaby events acting as mayor at events and ceremonies, including: receiving the new city seal in 1992; opening a new housing co-op on Bellwood Avenue; unveiling a plaque for Drs. Blythe and Violet Eagles in Deer Lake Park; and cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Station Square Save-On-Foods and the aftermath of the roof collapse.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Government - Local Government
Events
Events - Openings
Names
Copeland, William J.
Brassington, Wayne
Harcourt, Mike
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-1: "Bill Copeland and former Burnaby fire chief Wayne Brassington are "arrested" at City Hall to raise money for the Cancer Society, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-2: "Bill Copeland is presented with a "birthday cake" celebrating Burnaby's centennial, in 1992, by Rose Vaughan, 101."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-3: "Bill Copeland tries out the computer touch screen at the grand opening of the newly refurbished CW Parker Carousel, at Burnaby Village Museum in April, 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-4: "Bill Copeland is presented with Burnaby's new city seal by former premier, Mike Harcourt, part of the city's centennial celebration, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-6: "Mayor Bill and the late Rudy Spence toast Ellen Betts at a diner honoring her longtime volunteer service with the Burnaby Arts Council, in 1995."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-7: "Copeland is congratulated on his re-election as Mayor, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-8: "Mayor Bill laces up to promote a fitness challenge at Burnaby City Hall, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-9: "Mayor Bill helps work the phones to promote a Chamber of Commerce membership drive, in 1993."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-10: "Mayor Bill helps unveil a plaque honoring doctors Blythe and Violet Eagles, at Deer Lake Park, in 1994."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-11: "Mayor Bill opens a new housing co-op on Bellwood Ave., with help from Hedy Fry and former MLA, Barry Gray."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-12: "Mayor Bill Copeland briefs the media after the Save-On Foods collapse at Station Square."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-13: "Mayor Bill Copeland, Jim Pattison, and other local dignitaries, are all smiles at the official opening of the new Save-On Foods at Station Square. But shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new store's roof collapsed."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-15: "Mayor Bill tries out a vegetarian plate at the City Hall cafeteria, in 1996."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-16: "Bill Copeland celebrates his victory in a water pistol "showdown" against rival mayor, the late Len Trabouley, from Port Coquitlam, in 1992."
Caption from metadata for 535-2766-17: "Even after he was confined to a wheelchair, following his illness, Bill Copeland continued to attend various city functions."
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Terry Fox Run at Swangard Stadium

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

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98315
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Fall Fair at the Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs depict square dancers performing in front of the Museum's church; Amanda King in period costume and seated beneath a parasol; and a young child viewing two chicks in the petting zoo.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3339
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Fall Fair at the Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs depict square dancers performing in front of the Museum's church; Amanda King in period costume and seated beneath a parasol; and a young child viewing two chicks in the petting zoo.
Subjects
Events - Festivals
Exhibitions - Fairs
Exhibitions - Burnaby Village Museum
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Performances
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3339-1: "Square Dancers perform on main street at Bby Village Museum's Fall Fair on the weekend"
Caption from metadata for 535-3339-2: "Bby Village Volunteer Amanda King watches over the petting zoo in the afternoon sun."
Caption from metadata for 535-3339-3: "Talia Tvergyak gets up close and personal with some baby chicks at the petting zoo in Burnaby Village Museum."
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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Event photographs

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98421
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
267 photographs : col. ; 18 cm x 13 cm and smaller
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of various events, meetings, and other activities hosted by the Burnaby Historical Society as well as events and ceremonies attended by Society members.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1973-1999
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Administration series
Physical Description
267 photographs : col. ; 18 cm x 13 cm and smaller
Description Level
File
Record No.
633-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2020-06
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of various events, meetings, and other activities hosted by the Burnaby Historical Society as well as events and ceremonies attended by Society members.
Subjects
Events
Names
Burnaby Historical Society
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Photographs were originally contained in a photograph album and removed by Archives staff for preservation purposes. Original order of photographs within the album is maintained.
Most photographs in file have handwritten notes on verso identifying the individuals and events depicted in the photographs.
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-1:633-003-10 reads: "BHS field trip to Yale 1973"
Identification key for 633-003-15 available in accession file
Identification key for 633-003-22 available in accession file
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-23:633-003-35 reads: "Christmas Party at the Home of Violet and Blythe Eagles"
Identification key for 633-003-36 available in accession file
633-003-37:633-003-42 depict a presentation of the publication "Windows to Burnaby's Past"
Labels on sleeves housing 633-003-43:633-003-50 reads: "1992 Conference BC Historical Federation / May 7, 8, 9, 1992 at Burnaby BC / Held at Sheraton Villa"
Sticky noted adhered to verso of 633-003-54 read: 'Honorary life member Margaret Stoneberg with Past President John Spittle"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-59:633-003-74 reads: "Luncheon at Hart House May 7 1 pm".
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-68 reads: "Honorary Life Member, Margaret Stoneberg - May 8, 1992"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-69 reads: "Lunch at Hart House - Anne Yandle and Francis Wellwood in foreground"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-74 reads: "Ilma Dunn (Whiterock) Nancy Peter (Burnaby) Ernest Harris (Vancouver) Naomi Miller (Wasa)"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-75:633-003-85 reads: "Tour of Burnaby Village Museum 2pm"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-78 reads: "The visitors at Burnaby Village Museum - May 8, 1992"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-81 reads: "History Revisited! Don Sale at the teacher's desk in Seaforth School, Burnaby Village. Don took his practice teaching in this school!"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-86:633-003-91 reads: "May 9th Burnaby Mountain Park"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-92:633-003-103 reads: "Tour of Simon Fraser University"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-104:633-003-109 reads: "Lunch at SFU"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-110:633-003-144 reads: "Awards Banquet - Burnaby Lake Pavilion"
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-144 reads: "Four Burnaby Ladies / Joan Bellinger, Florence Hart Godwin, Helen Brown and Winn Roff relax before the Awards Banquet"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-145:633-003-151 reads: "Hart House Tea June 17/92"
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-152:633-003-154 reads: "Discovery Day 1994"
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-155:633-003-158 reads: "BHS receives first Burnaby Heritage Award 1993"
Identification key for 633-003-155 available in accession file
Sticky note adhered to 633-003-158 reads: "front row (l to r) Hazel L'Estrange, Mary Coe, Kay Moore / 2nd row (l to r) Una Carlson, Helen Street / 3rd row (l to r) Margaret Matorich, Pixie McGeachie"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-159:633-003-178 reads: "Official opening of the garden and restored Jubilee Arch Central Park 1994"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-180:633-003-235 reads: "Burnaby Historical Society June 25, 1997 40th Anniversary"
Letter from the Beckleys, photographers of 633-003-236:633-003-239 available in accession file. Identification key for 633-003-237:633-003-238 available in accession file. Identification key for 633-003-239 available in accession file. Photographs depict 1989 sod turning ceremony for administration building at Burnaby Village Museum.
Note accompanying 633-003-240 available in accession file
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-241:633-003-242 reads: "Burnaby Discovery Day Shadbolt Centre 1998"
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-243:633-033-246 reads: "BHS field trip to Kilby General Store and Farm June, 1998"
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-247:633-003-249 reads: "Fraser Wilson Room Archives"
Identification key for 633-003-252 available in accession file
Label on sleeves housing 633-003-253:633-003-257 reads: "Heritage Award"
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-258:633-003-261 reads: "BCHF Conference May, 1999 Merritt, B.C."
Label on sleeve housing 633-003-262:633-003-264 reads: "Burnaby "Hero" 2002"
633-003-267 is annotated: "Catherine Rees 90th Birthday Party". Photo is an inkjet print on paper.
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Finn Donnelly at the Swim for Salmon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98322
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of marathon swimmer Finn Donnelly at Fraser Foreshore Park after completing the second leg of the Swim for Salmon event as part of BC Rivers Day. Photographs depict Donnelly posing on the shore and helping unidentified members of his crew to move canoes out of the Fraser R…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3346
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of marathon swimmer Finn Donnelly at Fraser Foreshore Park after completing the second leg of the Swim for Salmon event as part of BC Rivers Day. Photographs depict Donnelly posing on the shore and helping unidentified members of his crew to move canoes out of the Fraser River.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Swimming
Events
Environmental Issues
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3346-1: "Marathon swimmer Finn Donnelly emerges from the Fraser River at Foreshare Park, after completing the second leg of his Swim for the Salmon to mark BC Rivers Day."
Caption from metadata for 535-3346-2: "Marathon swimmer Finn Donnelly helps bring ashore some of the voyageur canoes which accompanied him on the second leg of his Swim for the Salmon, on the Fraser River from New West Quay to Foreshore Park."
Geographic Access
Fraser River
Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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Metrotown Eaton's store closing

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

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

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98103
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of an event identified as the "Rainbow Festival." Photographs depict a group of unidentified children dancing and a person browsing through printed fabrics.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3183
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of an event identified as the "Rainbow Festival." Photographs depict a group of unidentified children dancing and a person browsing through printed fabrics.
Subjects
Events - Festivals
Persons - Children
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on original file name
Collected by editorial for use in a May 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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Retirement reception

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

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

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

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98118
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs depict staff serving a Union Jack cake; children dancing with a maypole; and a Morris dancing performance.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3197
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Victoria Day celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum. Photographs depict staff serving a Union Jack cake; children dancing with a maypole; and a Morris dancing performance.
Subjects
Holidays
Events
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Performances
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in a May 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Watershed Pledge Program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98317
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of an event for the Watershed Pledge Program. Photographs depict Joan Sawicki speaking at a podium in front of copies of the pledge on stands, and Sawicki, Svend Robinson, Dan Johnston, and other unidentified people viewing the pledges and greeting each other.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : b&w
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-3341
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of an event for the Watershed Pledge Program. Photographs depict Joan Sawicki speaking at a podium in front of copies of the pledge on stands, and Sawicki, Svend Robinson, Dan Johnston, and other unidentified people viewing the pledges and greeting each other.
Subjects
Events
Environmental Issues
Officials - Aldermen and Councillors
Officials - Elected Officials
Names
Sawicki, Joan
Robinson, Svend
Johnston, Dan
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
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Coat of Arms Ceremony

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56128
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1991-1992
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
Textual record
Scope and Content
File consists of records related to the Coat of Arms ceremony that was held during Burnaby's Centennial Celebration in 1992
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1991-1992
Collection/Fonds
Mayor s Office fonds
Series
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
Physical Description
Textual record
Description Level
File
Record No.
39556
Accession Number
2001-01
Scope and Content
File consists of records related to the Coat of Arms ceremony that was held during Burnaby's Centennial Celebration in 1992
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file.
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Crown Grant of Central Park to the City of Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58461
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992
Collection/Fonds
Mayor's Office fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 folder textual records
Scope and Content
File contains the Crown Grant of Central Park Lands to the City of Burnaby. This grant was bestowed by the Province in recognition of Burnaby's Centennial in 1992.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1992
Collection/Fonds
Mayor's Office fonds
Series
Civic ceremonies, awards and special events series
Physical Description
1 folder textual records
Description Level
File
Record No.
40109
Accession Number
2009-07
Scope and Content
File contains the Crown Grant of Central Park Lands to the City of Burnaby. This grant was bestowed by the Province in recognition of Burnaby's Centennial in 1992.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of file.
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