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Quotes of parliamentry speeches given by Ernest Winch

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15555
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
2021
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (0:01:52 min)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a sound recording of Burnaby Village Museum interpreter, Eric Damer personifying Ernest "Ernie" Winch by delivering excerpts of quotes from parliamentry speeches in the 1950s. Quotes in this recording, speak to the need and importance of affordable housing for senior citizens. The…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum fonds
Series
Museum exhibits series
Subseries
Agents of Change subseries
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 sound recording (mp3) (0:01:52 min)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a sound recording of Burnaby Village Museum interpreter, Eric Damer personifying Ernest "Ernie" Winch by delivering excerpts of quotes from parliamentry speeches in the 1950s. Quotes in this recording, speak to the need and importance of affordable housing for senior citizens. The recording was part of the Burnaby Village Museum temporary exhibit, titled "Agents of Change".
History
Burnaby Village Museum curator, Jane Lemke compiled a script consisting of various quotes that were gathered from newspaper articles of Ernest Winch’s parliamentary speeches in the 1950s. Ernest E. Winch was a long-time member of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation as a Member of the British Columbia Legistlative Assembly (for Burnaby). Ernest Winch was instrumental in the founding of the New Vista Society which provided housing for Seniors living in Burnaby. A recording of the script was on exhibit as part of the "Agents of Change" exhibit at Burnaby Village Museum in the Summer of 2021.
Subjects
Housing
Social Issues
Persons - Seniors
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Winch, Ernest "Ernie"
Accession Code
BV021.14.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
2021
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
Title based on contents of sound recording
Images
Audio Tracks

Quotes of parliamentry speeches given by Ernest Winch, 2021

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Burnaby Public Library audiobooks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96162
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kay Tipper and Burnaby Public Library librarian Janet Ritchey. They are seated at a table and laughing next to a box of audiobook cassettes.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1859
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kay Tipper and Burnaby Public Library librarian Janet Ritchey. They are seated at a table and laughing next to a box of audiobook cassettes.
Subjects
Buildings - Civic - Libraries
Persons - Seniors
Names
Burnaby Public Library
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2005 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Kay Tipper discusses her monthly selection of audio books with Janet Ritchey, of the Burnaby Public Library. Tipper is legally blind and she relies on a number of community services to allow her to continue living independently in her own apartment."
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Edmonds Community Centre Samba class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95998
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of two seniors smiling and dancing together as they participate in a Samba class at the Edmonds Community Centre for Seniors.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1749
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of two seniors smiling and dancing together as they participate in a Samba class at the Edmonds Community Centre for Seniors.
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Verne Stemo and Penny Christensen work on their samba steps on Monday, during a workshop at the Edmonds Community Centre for Seniors."
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7433 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Burnaby North High School Class of '53 reunion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96020
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of several alumni of the Class of '53 of Burnaby North High School at a presentation to donate $500 to the school's library. The photographs show the alumni standing in the library and posing with a yearbook.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-1771
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of several alumni of the Class of '53 of Burnaby North High School at a presentation to donate $500 to the school's library. The photographs show the alumni standing in the library and posing with a yearbook.
Subjects
Celebrations
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Schools
Names
Burnaby North High School
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The first reunion of Burnaby North's Class of '53 was so successful, the former grads were able to donate $500 to help the school's library. Fred Myers, Marilyn Myers, Rolf Nilson, Norma Nilson, Bob Kuhn, and Marie Kuhn are on hand for the presentation."
Geographic Access
Hammarskjold Drive
Street Address
751 Hammarskjold Drive
Planning Study Area
Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
Images
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Alan Emmott in community centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96055
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alan Emmott holding a keyboard in a classroom at the Alan Emmott Community Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1804
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alan Emmott holding a keyboard in a classroom at the Alan Emmott Community Centre.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Civic - Community Centres
Names
Emmott, Alan H.
Community Centred College for the Retired
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Alan Emmett is amongst the first students getting ready for classes at the Community Centre that bears his name, and is now the new home for the Community College of the Retired. He's taking a computer course."
Geographic Access
Southoaks Crescent
Street Address
6650 Southoaks Crescent
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
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New Vista Society Care Centre new exercise room

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96116
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a rehab assistant at New Vista Society Care Centre helping a senior man to exercise with bike pedals.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1819
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a rehab assistant at New Vista Society Care Centre helping a senior man to exercise with bike pedals.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Maria Phillips, a rehab assistant at Burnaby's New Vista Society Care Centre, helps Joseph O'Connell with his exercises on a mobile active bike. The Centre opened a new exercise room on Friday, to launch its "Strong Seniors-Well Seniors" program."
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
Images
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Community Centred College for the Retired

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96350
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Community Centred College for the Retired just before the grand opening of its home at the Alan Emmott Centre. Photographs depict Mac Robinson, Delphine Lupis, Babe Diwell, and Pat Wilson in an organ class, and Krystyna Clarke viewing a schedule board with an uniden…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2031
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Community Centred College for the Retired just before the grand opening of its home at the Alan Emmott Centre. Photographs depict Mac Robinson, Delphine Lupis, Babe Diwell, and Pat Wilson in an organ class, and Krystyna Clarke viewing a schedule board with an unidentified man seated in the background.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Buildings - Civic - Community Centres
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Names
Community Centred College for the Retired
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2031-1: "Mac Robinson, Delphine Lupis and Babe Diwell enjoy Pat Wilson's (standing) organ class, at the Community College for the Retired. The College will celebrate its 30th anniversary next Friday by officially opening their new home in the Alan Emmett [sic] Centre."
Caption from metadata for 535-2031-2: "Krystyna Clarke checks the schedule board at the Community College for the Retired. The College will be celebrating its 30th anniversary next Friday with the grand opening of its new home in the Alan Emmett [sic] Centre."
Images
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The Mellowdares rehearsal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96674
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of The Mellowdares, a choir accompanied by Irene Kyle on piano, rehearsing in the basement of the Edmonds Seniors Centre before a concert.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2003]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2296
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of The Mellowdares, a choir accompanied by Irene Kyle on piano, rehearsing in the basement of the Edmonds Seniors Centre before a concert.
Subjects
Music
Musical Instruments - Pianos
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Persons - Seniors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Flanagan, Colleen
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The Mellowdares, featuring Irene Kyle on the piano, practise Wednesday afternoon in the basement of Edmonds Senior Centre for a concert coming up April 9 at Fairhaven in the seniors' homes."
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7433 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
Images
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Jean Miller

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96284
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby resident Jean Miller on her 105th birthday, with her twin daughters Irene Johnson and Dorene Somerville.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1967
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby resident Jean Miller on her 105th birthday, with her twin daughters Irene Johnson and Dorene Somerville.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Persons - Families
Celebrations - Birthdays
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: "Jean Miller receives congratulations for her 105th birthday from her twin daughters, Irene Johnson and Dorene Somerville."
Images
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Burnaby volunteers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96712
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of different volunteers at work in Burnaby. Photographs depict Leslie Bruce and her dog, Polo, volunteering with Pets & Friends; 90-year-old Mary Connoly volunteering with Burnaby Emergency Support Services and helping other seniors with shopping and transit; and Anita Loy…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2317
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of different volunteers at work in Burnaby. Photographs depict Leslie Bruce and her dog, Polo, volunteering with Pets & Friends; 90-year-old Mary Connoly volunteering with Burnaby Emergency Support Services and helping other seniors with shopping and transit; and Anita Loy, a volunteer at Alpha Secondary, posing with a large mask prop.
Subjects
Persons - Volunteers
Persons - Seniors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-1: "Leslie Bruce plays with her dog, Polo. They're volunteers for Pets & Friends, visiting care facilities in Burnaby, New Westminster, and Vancouver three or four times a week."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-2: "Leslie Bruce says her dog, Polo, knows it's time to go to work when she puts on his bandana and identification tag. They're volunteers for Pets and Friends, visiting care homes in Burnaby, New Westminster and Vancouver."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-3: "At 90 years old, Mary Connoly is still an active volunteer with Burnaby Emergency Support Services, helping seniors who have a hard time getting around with their shopping at local malls."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-4: "Mary Connoly, 90, is a familiar site in the Metrotown shopping mall, fetching wheelchairs to help other seniors who have trouble getting around with their shopping."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-5: "Even at 90 years old, Mary Connoly still has the energy to volunteer helping other seniors who have trouble getting around with their shopping at local malls."
Caption from metadata for 535-2317-6: "Anita Loy volunteers at Alpha Secondary, including helping out with the school's drama department."
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Burnaby Moves for Health

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96726
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edie Fisher and Heidi Moser walking in their neighbourhood as part of the Burnaby Moves for Health fitness program for seniors.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2331
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edie Fisher and Heidi Moser walking in their neighbourhood as part of the Burnaby Moves for Health fitness program for seniors.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Recreational Activities
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Edie Fisher and her walking buddy, Heidi Moser, are stepping into a new fitness program for seniors, Burnaby Moves for Health. The program pairs seniors with walking buddies for regular strolls around their neighborhoods."
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The Moore's Milers

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96750
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of The Moore's Milers, a group of seniors that has gathered to exercise and socialize three times a week at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium for 25 years. Photographs depict the group exercising and laughing together in the stadium, and the file also includes a photograph of a l…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2349
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of The Moore's Milers, a group of seniors that has gathered to exercise and socialize three times a week at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium for 25 years. Photographs depict the group exercising and laughing together in the stadium, and the file also includes a photograph of a laughter clinic at New Westminster's Century House.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Recreational Activities
Names
Swangard Stadium
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2349-2: "Betty Bradbury (right) enjoys a joke at the end of the Moore's Milers' exercise session. "It's good to laugh," says Betty."
Caption from metadata for 535-2349-3: "Laughter clinics, like this one at New Westminster's Century House, help seniors keep their mind, and wit, sharp."
Caption from metadata for 535-2349-4: "Hazel Binyon limbers up."
Caption from metadata for 535-2349-5: "Three times a week, for the past 25 years, the Moore's Milers have been gathering exercise and socialize in front of the empty grandstand at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium."
Caption from metadata for 535-2349-6: "Florence Daws, 86, leads the Moore's Milers in stretching exercises. She's one of the oldest members of the club, which has been gathering to work out and socialize three times a week at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium for 25 years."
Geographic Access
Central Park
Imperial Street
Street Address
3883 Imperial Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Roak Citroen and Grace Owens

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96963
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 from a feature on LGBTQ2S+ seniors in Burnaby. Photographs depict Roak Citroen posing with a display of photographs and watering hanging flower baskets at his home, where he cares for his partner Gerry Mason, and Grace Owens posing in front of a Pride flag.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2518
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a feature on LGBTQ2S+ seniors in Burnaby. Photographs depict Roak Citroen posing with a display of photographs and watering hanging flower baskets at his home, where he cares for his partner Gerry Mason, and Grace Owens posing in front of a Pride flag.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Persons - Families
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2518-1: "Roak Citroen hangs on to the memories of 43 years with his partner, Jerry Mason."
Caption from metadata for 535-2518-2: "Roak Citroen tends to hanging baskets of red and white flowers, the favorite colors of his partner, Jerry Mason. Together for 43 years, Citroen is caring for Mason, who suffers from dementia."
Caption from metadata for 535-2518-3: "Grace Owens has been out as a lesbian for six years, and she now volunteers her time to help other seniors dealing with their sexual orientation."
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Dorothy Kent

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97379
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dorothy Kent holding up a document titled "Remittance Advice."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2754
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Dorothy Kent holding up a document titled "Remittance Advice."
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an August 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Dorothy Kent, a pensioner in North Burnaby, says the only money she's gotten from the owners of the apartment building from which she and other tenants were burned out in June is half a month's rent. She says they're still waiting for damage deposits to be refunded."
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Bernice and Bert Whittaker

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97476
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bernice Whittaker kissing her husband, Bert Whittaker, on the cheek after the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 83 dedicated their auditorium to Bert, a longtime volunteer. The couple is standing in front of the Legion in south Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2815
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bernice Whittaker kissing her husband, Bert Whittaker, on the cheek after the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 83 dedicated their auditorium to Bert, a longtime volunteer. The couple is standing in front of the Legion in south Burnaby.
Subjects
Celebrations
Events - Anniversaries
Persons - Seniors
Names
Royal Canadian Legion
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Bert Whittaker gets a congratulatory kiss from his wife of 58 years, Bernice, after the South Burnaby branch of the Royal Canadian Legion dedicated its auditorium to their longtime volunteer. The honor was part of the branch's 40th anniversary celebration, and came only two days after the Whittakers' wedding anniversary."
Geographic Access
Grimmer Street
Street Address
5289 Grimmer Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
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Nora Manuel and Dr. Paul Saunders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97608
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 Nora Manuel, the 81-year-old recipient of a cornea transplant, and Dr. Paul Saunders, the Burnaby opthalmologist who performed Manuel's transplant surgery. Photographs include portraits of Manuel on a street, knitting, and reading, and Dr. Saunders with a model of an ey…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
5 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2924
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Nora Manuel, the 81-year-old recipient of a cornea transplant, and Dr. Paul Saunders, the Burnaby opthalmologist who performed Manuel's transplant surgery. Photographs include portraits of Manuel on a street, knitting, and reading, and Dr. Saunders with a model of an eye in his medical office.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Physicians
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2924-1: "Until Nora Manuel, 81, got a cornea transplant last year, she says she was afraid to cross busy streets near her home, like Kingsway, because she couldn't properly see the traffic."
Caption from metadata for 535-2924-2: "Nora Manual, 81, says her life has improved immeasureably since she received her second cornea transplant last year. She says she now only needs glasses to see close-up."
Caption from metadata for 535-2924-3: "When Nora Manuel, 81, received her second cornea transplant last year, she was able to resume many of her favorite activities, including knitting sweaters for her children and grandchildren."
Caption from metadata for 535-2924-4: "An avid reader, Nora Manuel, 81, was able to enjoy her thrillers and science fiction books again after receiving her second cornea transplant last year."
Caption from metadata for 535-2924-5: "Dr. Paul Saunders, a Burnaby opthamologist, performed the cornea transplants on Nora Saunders. He's trying to raise awareness about the procedure and the need for cornea donors."
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Community-Centred College for the Retired

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97724
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Community-Centred College for the Retired and several of its students and classes, in its former location in the Burnaby Public Library Middlegate branch. Photographs depict students and instructors in genealogy and music classes, and a meeting between College membe…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
6 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2998
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the Community-Centred College for the Retired and several of its students and classes, in its former location in the Burnaby Public Library Middlegate branch. Photographs depict students and instructors in genealogy and music classes, and a meeting between College members and Joan Selvy, Social Planner for the City of Burnaby.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Education
Names
Community Centred College for the Retired
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 535-2998-1: "Marilyn Sandvik is researching her family history with tips and techniques she's learned in a geneology course she's taking at the Community-Centred College for the Retired."
Caption from metadata for 535-2998-2: "Catherine Macdonald Glosli, a trainer for the Family History Centre, conducts a class in geneology at the College for the Retired."
Caption from metadata for 535-2998-3: "Marilyn Sandvik compares notes with Lynne Grauer in their geneology class."
Caption from metadata for 535-2998-4: "A music class at the College for the Retired studies theory."
Caption from metadata for 535-2998-5: "The tight confines of the College's current home, in the basement of the Middlegate branch of the Burnaby Public Library, means a planning meeting with Joan Selvy, the Social Planner for the City of Burnaby, has to be held standing up."
Caption from metadata for 535-2998-6: "Setsuko Klippenstein, a music instructor at the College for the Retired, prepares for her next class, as the hustle and bustle of the small school blurs past her."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
Images
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Carpet bowling at Edmonds Seniors Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95785
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 two women carpet bowling in an auditorium at the Edmonds Seniors Centre. One woman crouches to prepare to bowl while another woman stands behind her, observing the game.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1617
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of two women carpet bowling in an auditorium at the Edmonds Seniors Centre. One woman crouches to prepare to bowl while another woman stands behind her, observing the game.
Subjects
Sports - Bowling
Persons - Seniors
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: "Fran Whittrock delivers her shot, under the watchful eye of Jaennine Hyndman, in a game of carpet bowling at the Edmonds Seniors Centre."
Geographic Access
Edmonds Street
Street Address
7433 Edmonds Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Richmond Park Area
Images
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Seniors and public transportation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95817
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of senior citizens posing by bus stops. One senior holds a TransLink bus pass.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-1641
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of senior citizens posing by bus stops. One senior holds a TransLink bus pass.
Subjects
Transportation - Buses
Persons - Seniors
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata 535-1641-1: "Josephine Young, 92, fears she'll be confined to her Quayside apartment if the area loses its bus route."
Caption from metadata for 535-1641-2: "Doug and Margaret Court say they could make the 20-minute walk it takes to get to Skytrain from their Imperial area home, but they rely on the bus service in bad weather."
Images
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Community Centred College for the Retired

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96582
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 Jock, a miniature Schnauzer dog, standing in a room at the Community Centred College for the Retired. In the background, Norma Gibson plays the piano while Millie Wiley watches.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2204
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jock, a miniature Schnauzer dog, standing in a room at the Community Centred College for the Retired. In the background, Norma Gibson plays the piano while Millie Wiley watches.
Subjects
Persons - Seniors
Animals - Dogs
Buildings - Civic - Seniors Centres
Names
Community Centred College for the Retired
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: ""Jock," Millie Wiley's three year-old miniature schnauzer, stands guard as she gives a piano lesson to Norma Gibson. Jock has been accompanying Millie to her classes at the Community Centre College for the Retired since he was born."
Images
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