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2009 World Police and Fire Games sponsorship announcement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96550
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2005]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs from the announcement of sponsorship for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games in Burnaby at the Copeland Arena. Photographs depict an unidentified RCMP officer during a moment of silence, with the John Robson Elementary School choir in the background, and unidentified fire…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2005]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-2172
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs from the announcement of sponsorship for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games in Burnaby at the Copeland Arena. Photographs depict an unidentified RCMP officer during a moment of silence, with the John Robson Elementary School choir in the background, and unidentified fire fighters demonstrating a rope rug-of-war event.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a March 2005 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-2172-1: "A member of the RCMP and the John Robson Elementary School choir pay silent tribute to four RCMP officers who were killed in Alberta, prior to the announcement of sponsorship for the World Police and Fire Games, Tuesday at Copeland Arena."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2172-2: "Burnaby firefighters demonstrate the tug-of-war, one of the events that comprise the firefighters' muster, a sports that will be featured at the 2009 World Police and Fire Games."
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Sports Complex
- Kensington Avenue
- Street Address
- 3676 Kensington Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport49687
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 67258
- Meeting Date
- 26-Nov-2007
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 67258
- Meeting Date
- 26-Nov-2007
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Bid to Host the 2012 BC Seniors Games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport56093
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 77477
- Meeting Date
- 20-Jul-2009
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Item No.
- 12
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 77477
- Meeting Date
- 20-Jul-2009
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Item No.
- 12
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Burnaby Bulldogs 2001 games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97373
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 11 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of the Burnaby Bulldogs during games throughout 2001 that were collected for a supplement. Photographs depict Bulldogs players (including Alex Nikiforuk, Daniel Meneghin, Milan Gajic, Mike Bickley, and Neil Stevenson-Moore) in action against Langley and Victoria at the Bil…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 11 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-2749
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of the Burnaby Bulldogs during games throughout 2001 that were collected for a supplement. Photographs depict Bulldogs players (including Alex Nikiforuk, Daniel Meneghin, Milan Gajic, Mike Bickley, and Neil Stevenson-Moore) in action against Langley and Victoria at the Bill Copeland Arena.
- Subjects
- Sports - Ice Hockey
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a September 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-2749-2: "Burnaby Bulldogs' Alex Nikiforuk is dumped by Langley defenceman Brent Henley, in first period action of Game Five of the Coastal Conference quarter-final series, in Burnaby."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2749-3: "Burnaby Bulldogs' goaltender Daniel Meneghin will be a key to the team's continued success in the BCHL playoffs."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2749-4: "Burnaby's Milan Gajic beats Victoria Salsa goalie Chris Clark, for the Bulldogs' first goal of the second game of the BCHL Coastal Conference Championship, at Copeland Arena."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2749-5: "Burnaby Bulldogs' Tyler Dufour is sandwiched by Victoria Salsa defenseman Dion Dhillon and left winger Mike Rossa, in first period action of Game Five of the BCHL Coastal Conference championship at Copeland Arena."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2749-6: "Burnaby Bulldogs' forward Mike Bickley seems to have Victoria Salsa goalie Jordan Sigalet at his mercy in the first period of the deciding game of the BCHL Coastal Conference final, at Copeland Arena. Sigalet came up big on this play, as well as 37 others, to lead the Salsa to a 3-2 win, and the series victory, four games to three."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2749-7: "Burnaby Bulldogs' center Milan Gajic is turned away by Victoria Salsa's goalie Jordan Sigalet, early in the deciding game of the BCHL Coastal Conference championship, at Copeland Arena. Sigalet made 38 saves to lead his team to a 3-2 win, and the series' victory, four games to three."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2749-8: "Victoria Salsa forward Danny Johns battles for position with Burnaby Bulldogs' Neil Stevenson-Moore, in the final game of the BCHL Coastal Conference Championship, at Copeland Arena. Victoria won the game, 3-2, and the series, four games to three."
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Sports Complex
- Kensington Avenue
- Street Address
- 3676 Kensington Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Continued Support for the World Police and Fire Games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport52989
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 69071
- Meeting Date
- 29-Sep-2008
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 69071
- Meeting Date
- 29-Sep-2008
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Departure Hubs / Park and Ride Facilities in Burnaby for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport56127
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 77511
- Meeting Date
- 14-Sep-2009
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 77511
- Meeting Date
- 14-Sep-2009
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Initial Payment of Hosting Fee for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport1527
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 65617
- Meeting Date
- 1-Nov-2004
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 28
- Item No.
- 7
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 65617
- Meeting Date
- 1-Nov-2004
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 28
- Item No.
- 7
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Metrotown Games Workshop
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97639
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2002]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Games Workshop, a model and tabletop gaming store in Metrotown, and store manager Owen Curtis. Photographs depict Curtis posing in the store with products and game figurines, and an unidentified person next to a tabletop game.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2002]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-2938
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of Games Workshop, a model and tabletop gaming store in Metrotown, and store manager Owen Curtis. Photographs depict Curtis posing in the store with products and game figurines, and an unidentified person next to a tabletop game.
- Names
- Metrotown
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a February 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-2938-3: "Owen Curtis, the manager at Games Workshop, in Burnaby's Metrotown Mall, says he expects the new game based on the Lord of the Rings will attract new players to fantasy gaming."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2938-4: "Owen Curtis, the manager at Games Workshop, in Burnaby's Metrotown Mall, with a fantasy figurine, which gamers paint and display, or use as game pieces in their fantasy games."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2938-5: "Owen Curtis, of Games Workshop, in Burnaby's Metrotown Mall, lines up a battle between armies of fantasy figurines. The store has a special gaming area where customers can simulate historical or fantasy battles with the tiny, intricately painted models."
- Geographic Access
- Kingsway
- Street Address
- 4700 Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
Parking Fee Increase for Whitecaps Games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport2596
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 64544
- Meeting Date
- 17-Mar-2003
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 9
- Item No.
- 5
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 64544
- Meeting Date
- 17-Mar-2003
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 9
- Item No.
- 5
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Repairs to Willingdon Park to Accomodate Football Games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport53093
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 69175
- Meeting Date
- 23-Sep-1946
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 69175
- Meeting Date
- 23-Sep-1946
- Format
- Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Ted Mason and Canada Games pool
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95721
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Ted Mason, New Westminster's building management coordinator. Mason stands outdoors on a sunny winter day, in front of New Westminster's Canada Games Pool.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-1579
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Ted Mason, New Westminster's building management coordinator. Mason stands outdoors on a sunny winter day, in front of New Westminster's Canada Games Pool.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Civic Workers
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a January 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata: "Ted Mason, New Westminster's building management coordinator, says the city is studying the feasability of converting the Canada Games pool to solar power. The pool is the city's biggest user of natural gas."
Images
Violence in Video and Computer Games
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport4220
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 62940
- Meeting Date
- 31-Jul-2000
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 20
- Item No.
- 5
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 62940
- Meeting Date
- 31-Jul-2000
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 20
- Item No.
- 5
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
World Police and Fire Games Cultural Components
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport55861
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 72232
- Meeting Date
- 2-Mar-2009
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 72232
- Meeting Date
- 2-Mar-2009
- Format
- Council - Committee Report
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Interview with Richard Liu
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20283
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1936-2023] (interview content), interviewed 11 Sep. 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 3 sound recordings (wav) (153 min., 33 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (152 min., 59 sec.)
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Richard Liu conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong on September 11, 2023. 00:00:00 – 00:26:39 Richard Liu shares biographical information about himself and his family in China. He talks about his family being forced…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 3 sound recordings (wav) (153 min., 33 sec.) + 1 sound recording (mp3) (152 min., 59 sec.)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Denise Fong Interviewee: Richard Liu Location of Interview: Love farmhouse at Burnaby Village Museum Interview Date: September 11, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 3 Total Length of all Tracks: 02:33:33 Digital master recordings (wav) were recorded onto three separate audio tracks, edited and merged together into one track and converted to mp3 for access on Heritage Burnaby
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Richard Liu conducted by Burnaby Village Museum researcher Denise Fong on September 11, 2023. 00:00:00 – 00:26:39 Richard Liu shares biographical information about himself and his family in China. He talks about his family being forced out by the communist regime in the early ‘50s and their experiences immigrating to Hong Kong, Europe and Canada. 00:26:40 - 00:32:59 Richard talks about his parents’ experiences living in Toronto, Victoria and Burnaby and shares some of his father’s business accomplishments including establishing the first direct flight to Beijing in 1987 and the first sister city between China and Canada. 00:33:00 – 01:13:59 Richard talks about living in Burnaby and his educational experiences at Thomas More Collegiate. He recalls his experience of travelling to North Korea in 1988 and being a student at Peking University in Beijing during the student-led demonstrations in Tiananmen Square and the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989. 01:14:00 – 01:26:16 Richard talks about his education and reflects on how his experiences in Beijing influenced his education and career choices including working in the Prime Minister’s office on trade missions to China and talks about the importance of leaning French. 01:26:17 – 01:48:35 Richard shares his memories and experiences of; being on the Canadian Paralympic Committee during the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games in China, supporting Rick Hansen during his visit to China for the 25th anniversary of the Man in Motion World Tour and working with Team Canada in China for the 2022 Olympic Games. 01:48:36 – 01:52:22 Richard talks about his life in Burnaby after moving back from China in 2014 and the changes he’s noticed since being away. Richard talks about his involvement with St. John Ambulance, his role as the Honorary Brigade Division President and his role as Heritage Commissioner for the City of Burnaby. 02:14:32 – 02:29:27 Richard talks about his investiture to the Order of Saint John in 2023 and reflects on the accomplishments of his great uncle Dr. Shin-Shu Liu (China’s first Ambassador to Canada). 02:29:28 – 02:32:59 In closing Richard imparts some words of wisdom for future generations.
- History
- Interviewee biography: Richard N. Liu was born in 1970 in Toronto and raised in British Columbia. Richard's family has distinguished Canada-China ties for three generations. His Great-Uncle, Dr. Liu Shih-shun, was China's first Ambassador to Canada in 1942 and his father, Dr. Liu Dun-ren, built relations in education, culture and tourism for three decades including establishing the first Twin Sister City between Canada and China with Victoria and Suzhou in 1980. Richard's maternal great-grandfather, Dr. Wu Han-chi (1872-1913) played an active role in uprisings that shaped the future of modern China, was an elected member of the lower house of the first formal parliament in 1913 and was assassinated on political grounds. Dr. Wu's daughter, Dr. Wu Chi-mei served Dr. Sun Yat-sen, was elected as a Guangzhou City Councillor and visited Vancouver in 1929 and 1932. After graduating from St. Thomas More Collegiate in Vancouver, Richard Liu moved to China to begin his studies at Peking University but in 1989, following the Tiananmen Square protest and massacre, he was evacuated from China and returned to Canada. While back in Canada, Liu completed a BA in East Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia and in 1993, he returned to China to continue his Chinese studies at Peking University and continued to live in China for twenty years. In 2008, Richard worked as Team Canada’s Attaché for the Paralympic Summer Games that took place in Beijing. In 2014, Liu returned to Canada and made his home in Burnaby with his wife and two children. In 2022, Liu returned to Beijing to serve as Mission Staff member for Team Canada at the Winter Olympics. Richard has also played a leading role with the Terry Fox Run, Special Olympics and Rick Hansen's visit to Beijing in 2011. Liu’s areas of expertize include; public relations, diplomacy, major events organization and education. Liu works as an advisor in East Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia and is a MA Candidate at Peking University. Richard founded the Canadian Alumni Network that connects over 16,000 alumni in China who’ve attended Canada's post-secondary institutions. Liu has been a commissioner with the City of Burnaby’s Heritage Commission (2018-2023) and sits on various boards advising companies and organizations on a variety of sectors pertaining to Asia. In 2019, Liu was appointed the Honorary Brigade Division President for St. John Ambulance and was among 13 UBC Alumni to be recognized and awarded the 2018-2019 UBC Alumni Builder Award “For his service, dedication, and contribution to UBC and its alumni community. For his long record of service fostering connections with alumni and students in Beijing and Asia as well as dedication to mentoring students in the Faculty of Arts.” On June 24 2023, Richard was formally invested into the Order of St. John, one of five national orders in the Canadian Honours System. Interviewer biography: Denise Fong is a historical researcher at Burnaby Village Museum. She has degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Archaeology (MA), and is completing her doctoral degree at UBC in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her primary research interests are in Chinese Canadian history and critical heritage studies. She is the co-curator of BVM’s “Across the Pacific” exhibition, and the Museum of Vancouver’s “A Seat at the Table – Chinese Immigration and British Columbia”.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Migration
- Officials
- Education
- Protests and Demonstrations
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Sports
- Travel
- Religions - Christianity
- Names
- Canadian Paralympic Committee
- Chak, Dr. Po Tin
- Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC
- Liu, Richard N.
- Liu, Dr. Dun-ren
- Liu, Dr. Shih-Shun
- Gigli, Beniamino
- Hansen, Richard Marvin "Rick"
- Olympic Games
- Paralympic Games
- Peking University
- St. John Ambulance
- St. Thomas More Collegiate
- Tiananmen Square
- University of British Columbia
- Responsibility
- Fong, Denise
- Accession Code
- BV023.16.17
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1936-2023] (interview content), interviewed 11 Sep. 2023
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- transcription available
Documents
Audio Tracks
Interview with Richard Liu, [1936-2023] (interview content), interviewed 11 Sep. 2023
Interview with Richard Liu, [1936-2023] (interview content), interviewed 11 Sep. 2023
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2023_0016_0017_004.mp3Interview with Kanwal Singh Neel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19607
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Many Voices Project Interviews subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (50 min., 32 sec.) : digital, col., sd., stereo ; 30 fps
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Rajdeep Interviewee: Kanwal Singh Neel Interview Date: July 5, 2023 Total Number of tracks: 1 Total Length of all Tracks: 50 min., 32 sec. Recording Device: Zoom video communication platform
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a recording of an oral history interview with Kanwal Singh Neel conducted by Burnaby Village Museum Registrar, Rajdeep. The interview was conducted and recorded on the Zoom platform. 00:00 – 00:06:47 Kanwal shares some of the mentors that influenced him in his life, education and career, how his three-year grandson has been an inspiration and how important it is to educate yourself in different ways. 00:06:48 - 00:19:02 Kanwal talks about the diversity in the schools that he’s encountered over the years as a student and as an educator and shares his experiences getting hired as an educator on public television and being known as "the math guy". 00:19:03 - 00:46:39 Kanwal talks about the “Friends of Simon” tutoring out-reach program and his involvement. 00:26:40 - 00:30:24 Kanwal shares his experiences officiating the Canada Summer Games, the Harry Jerome Track Classic, the Commonwealth Games and other world class sporting events. 00:30:25 - 00:38:58 Kanwal describes a typical day while working at Simon Fraser University as Associate Director of Professional Programs, as a sports official and his involvement with Friends of Simon. Kanwal speaks about the importance of finding a balance between staying connected, finding your purpose and carrying on the passions that you enjoy. Kanwal talks about some of his favourite places in Burnaby including Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain, Deer Lake and Central Park. 00:38:59 - 00:43:31 Kanwal talks about the changes that he’s seen in the lower mainland over his life time including; diminishing agricultural land, the fishing industry, public transportation, housing and retail infrastructure and homelessness. 00:43:32 - 00:50:32 Kanwal talks about his involvement with the Punjabi Cultural Association, the introduction of Punjabi language courses in public schools and his involvement in a Bhangra event. Kanwal imparts a final message to youth of today emphasizing the importance of, building relationships, giving back to your community, learning through education and being respectful of your own journey and others.
- History
- Interviewee biography: Kanwal Singh Neel was born in Mombasa, Kenya in 1953 and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1969. For the first few weeks after immigrating the family stayed at the Sikh Temple on Second Avenue before moving into a house which they rented. Kanwal attended Kitsilano Secondary School and later transferred to Steveston High School when his family moved to Richmond. In 1972, Kanwal and friends formed a bhangra group "Punjab Cultural Association" and in 1974 they performed at the World Exposition in Spokane, Washington. The group performed at various venues including the Pacific National Exhibition and other cities in the Province. In 1973, Kanwal was an officiate during the Canada Summer Games at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. Kanwal obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from University of British Columbia in computer science and mathematics and got his first teaching job in 1977. In 1978, he was an officiate of the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta. Over the next ten years he devoted himself to becoming an educator and during this time he became more involved with the B.C. Math Teachers Association. Kanwal and his wife Nancy married in 1982 and have two daughters. In the early 1990's, Kanwal joined Simon Fraser University as a faculty associate to work, train and mentor student teachers. Kanwal became President of the B.C. Math Teachers Association and travelled throughout the province to help solve issues being faced by students. In 1993, he co-hosted a TV show "Math Shop" on The Knowledge Network and he later co-authored a textbook series titled "Math Makes Sense". Kanwal continued to advance his knowledge in the field of mathematics obtaining a Doctorate from Simon Fraser University in 2008. Kanwal developed his doctoral work in Haida Gwaii, studying the mathematics that the Haida peoples used in day to day life, applying the applications and integrating the mathematics concepts with their cultural knowledge. Kanwal also worked with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and the Stó:lō Nation in helping to develop resources for them. Kanwal has been recognized with various awards and honours including being awarded an honorary doctorate by Kwantlen Polytechnic University and in 2017 as an inductee in the Sports Wall of Fame in Richmond for his outstanding contribution to amateur sport as an International Athletics Official. Since retirement, Kanwal continues to be involved in a project at Simon Fraser University "Friends of Simon" where university students go out and mentor and tutor immigrant and refugee children from South Asia and Africa and other countries. Interviewer biography: Rajdeep was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and is of Punjabi (South Asian) descent. She has an Associate of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia. She is a student in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. Rajdeep works at Simon Fraser University as a Program Assistant and as a researcher with the City of Burnaby. At Burnaby Village Museum, Rajdeep contributed to the exhibit “Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby”.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Subjects
- Persons - South Asian Canadians
- Education
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Sports
- Events - Competitions
- Housing
- Performances
- Names
- Neel, Kanwal Singh
- Simon Fraser University
- Friends of Simon
- Canada Summer Games
- Swangard Stadium
- Punjabi Cultural Association
- Responsibility
- Rajdeep
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
- Central Park
- Accession Code
- BV023.16.11
- Date
- [1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Images
In the shadow by the sea : recollections of Burnaby's Barnet Village
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5173
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Digital Reference Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0969282885
- Call Number
- 971.133 PRI Copy 2
- Contributor
- Wolf, Jim
- Pride, Harry, 1925-
- Place of Publication
- Burnaby, B.C.
- Publisher
- City of Burnaby
- Publication Date
- c2004
- Physical Description
- 246 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby (B.C.)--History
- Industries--British Columbia--Burnaby--History
- Barnet Marine Park--Burnaby, B.C.
- Geographic Access
- Barnet Road
- Burrard Inlet
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 246) and index.
- "edited by Harry Pride and Jim Wolf"
- Copy 2 of 2
Digital Books
Land of promise : Robert Burnaby's letters from colonial British Columbia, 1858-1863
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5465
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Digital Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0969282850
- 9780969282853
- Call Number
- 971.1 BUR COPY 3
- Place of Publication
- Burnaby, B.C.
- Publisher
- City of Burnaby
- Publication Date
- c2002
- Physical Description
- 199 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby, Robert--Correspondence
- Merchants--British Columbia--Correspondence
- British Columbia--History--1849-1871
- Burnaby (B.C.)
- Biography
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 190) and index.
- 3 copies held: copy 3.
Digital Books
BCHL Coastal Conference Championship Game Seven
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96616
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of the BCHL Coastal Conference championship final and seventh game between the Burnaby Bulldogs and Victoria Salsa. Photographs depict Bulldogs players Mike Bickley, Milan Gajic, Mike Meech, Tyler Dufour, and Neil Stevenson-Moore, and Salsa players Jordan Sigalet, Adam Car…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-2238
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs of the BCHL Coastal Conference championship final and seventh game between the Burnaby Bulldogs and Victoria Salsa. Photographs depict Bulldogs players Mike Bickley, Milan Gajic, Mike Meech, Tyler Dufour, and Neil Stevenson-Moore, and Salsa players Jordan Sigalet, Adam Carter, and Danny Johns in action during the game.
- Subjects
- Sports - Ice Hockey
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in an April 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-2238-1: "Burnaby Bulldogs' forward Mike Bickley seems to have Victoria Salsa goalie Jordan Sigalet at his mercy in the first period of the deciding game of the BCHL Coastal Conference final, at Copeland Arena. Sigalet came up big on this play, as well as 37 others, to lead the Salsa to a 3-2 win, and the series victory, four games to three.
- Caption from metadata for 535-2238-2: "Burnaby Bulldogs' center Milan Gajic is turned away by Victoria Salsa's goalie Jordan Sigalet, early in the deciding game of the BCHL Coastal Conference championship, at Copeland Arena. Sigalet made 38 saves to lead his team to a 3-2 win, and the series' victory, four games to three."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2238-3: "Victoria Salsa defenceman Adam Carter is knocked off the puck by Burnaby Bulldogs' forwards Mike Meech and Tyler Dufour, in the deciding game of the BCHL Coastal Conference championship, at Copeland Arena. Victoria won the game, 3-2, and the series, four games to three."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2238-4: "Victoria Salsa forward Danny Johns battles for position with Burnaby Bulldogs' Neil Stevenson-Moore, in the final game of the BCHL Coastal Conference Championship, at Copeland Arena. Victoria won the game, 3-2, and the series, four games to three."
- Geographic Access
- Burnaby Lake Sports Complex
- Kensington Avenue
- Street Address
- 3676 Kensington Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Ardingley-Sprott Area
Images
Mehran Moallem in D Video
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97101
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Mehran Moallem, the owner of D Video on North Road, standing in the aisle of the shop and showing examples of non-violent video games that he carries.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2000]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-2628
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Mehran Moallem, the owner of D Video on North Road, standing in the aisle of the shop and showing examples of non-violent video games that he carries.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in a July 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata: "Mehran Moallem, owner of D Video on North Rd., says he stopped adding violent video games to his rental inventory when he saw the effect they were having on his own children. He prefers to rent role-playing games like Toy Story, and sports simulations like Track & Field and racing games."
- Geographic Access
- North Road
Images
Interview with Gail Yip May 9, 2005 - Track 1
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4491
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1950s & 1960s (interview content), interviewed May 9, 2005
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (0:12:13 min)
- Scope and Content
- Track 1: This portion of the recording pertains to Gail’s school years, her activities, household living arrangements, responsibilities, jobs, toys and games, and friends. 00:00-2:46: Gail describes growing up in South Burnaby, on her parents’ farm on Marine Drive, which her father had purchased f…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum fonds
- Series
- Museum Oral Histories series
- Subseries
- Growing Up in Burnaby subseries
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording (mp3) (0:12:13 min)
- Material Details
- Interviewer: Tom Gooden Interviewee: Gail Yip Date of Interview: May 9, 2005 Total Number of Tracks: 2 Total length of all Tracks: 0:22:16
- Scope and Content
- Track 1: This portion of the recording pertains to Gail’s school years, her activities, household living arrangements, responsibilities, jobs, toys and games, and friends. 00:00-2:46: Gail describes growing up in South Burnaby, on her parents’ farm on Marine Drive, which her father had purchased from the people he worked for. She talks about attending Riverway West Elementary School, then McPherson Junior High school, and Burnaby South High School. Gail describes the games and activities she participated in at school, both formal and informal. She discusses her first real job as a teenager, as a page at the Burnaby Public Library. 2:46-6:09: Gail recalls her responsibilities at home, and earning money. She talks about her family’s living arrangements. She describes her family, immediate and extended, and her family’s history on the farm. Gail discusses the economic difficulties of farming, and the job her father got when he leased the farm to a tenant. 6:09-10:15: Gail describes her playmates, with whom she played in the nearby bush, and recalls how the time of year and the weather affected their play. She mentions a roller skating rink on Edmonds Street, but notes that such amenities were uncommon then. Gail lists the organized youth activities she participated in: Brownies, C.G.I.T., and Explorers. She discusses the toys and games she played with at home with her sisters. Gail describes her family’s living arrangements, and how the large house included a big rumpus room with a television set. She talks about her family’s closeness with extended family. 10:15-12:13: Gail recalls that the distance between her home and school made it necessary to have lunch at school, and shares how this created a special group of friends. She relates how living near Marine Drive, which was then a highway, affected her. Gail recalls going to Sunday school with her neighbor’s children in her elementary school years, but describes her family as not being very connected to church. She talks about participating in Brownies and Explorers.
- History
- Recording of an interview with Gail Yip recording by Tom Gooden on May 9, 2005. This recording was completed for an exhibit, Growing Up in Burnaby, for the Burnaby Village Museum. Major themes discussed are growing up in Burnaby in the 1950s and 60s.
- Creator
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Names
- Yip, Gail
- Accession Code
- BV017.45.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1950s & 1960s (interview content), interviewed May 9, 2005
- Media Type
- Sound Recording
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Audio Tracks
Interview with Gail Yip May 9, 2005 - Track 1, 1950s & 1960s (interview content), interviewed May 9, 2005
Interview with Gail Yip May 9, 2005 - Track 1, 1950s & 1960s (interview content), interviewed May 9, 2005
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Sound_Recordings/Oral_Histories/2017_0045_0004_001.mp3