"Swangard Stadium" found 35 records

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in black and blue ink on recto of photograph reads: "1419 Bby Colleen / 72% Bby B4 ?"; Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)

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24-hour relay at Swangard Stadium

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98153

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1999]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: Photograph of a runner wearing a cow-spotted costume during a 24-hour relay race at Swangard Stadium. Other runners and participants with a banner are on the track behind the runner and many people are sitting in the stands in the background.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1999]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-3231

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of a runner wearing a cow-spotted costume during a 24-hour relay race at Swangard Stadium. Other runners and participants with a banner are on the track behind the runner and many people are sitting in the stands in the background.

Subjects: Events; Events - Fundraising; Recreational Activities; Buildings - Recreational - Stadiums

Names: Swangard Stadium

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader

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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24-hour relay at Swangard Stadium, [1999] thumbnail

24 Hour Relay for Kids

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96952

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 unidentified runners handing a baton to each other at the start/finish line during the 24 Hour Relay for Kids fundraising event for Easter Seals Camps at Swangard Stadium. Other relay runners wait in the background and the stadium's stands are filled with spectators.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2507

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of two unidentified runners handing a baton to each other at the start/finish line during the 24 Hour Relay for Kids fundraising event for Easter Seals Camps at Swangard Stadium. Other relay runners wait in the background and the stadium's stands are filled with spectators.

Subjects: Events - Fundraising; Recreational Activities

Names: Swangard Stadium

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a June 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Runners hand off to each other at the hectic Start/Finish area in the early-going of The 24 Hour Relay for the Kids, held all weekend at Swangard Stadium. The annual event attracted more than 2400 runners on 120 teams, who covered almost 18,000 miles to raise money to send kids to Easter Seal Camps around BC."

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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24 Hour Relay for Kids, [2001] thumbnail

24 Hour Relay for the Kids

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96891

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 crowd of runners at the starting line for the 21st annual 24 Hour Relay for the Kids at Swangard Stadium. The runners are starting from beneath a banner advertising the event and the stands in the background are filled with people.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2449

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of crowd of runners at the starting line for the 21st annual 24 Hour Relay for the Kids at Swangard Stadium. The runners are starting from beneath a banner advertising the event and the stands in the background are filled with people.

Subjects: Events - Fundraising; Recreational Activities

Names: Swangard Stadium

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a June 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Runners from 145 teams start the 21st annual 24 Hour Relay for the Kids at Swangard Stadium. Money raised by the relay goes towards funding one-week camping trips for children with disabilities."

Geographic Access: Imperial Street; Central Park

Street Address: 3883 Imperial Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

Images

24 Hour Relay for the Kids, [2000] thumbnail

Barry Johnson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80326

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 28, 1997

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Swangard Stadium employee Barry Johnson.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 28, 1997

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-0765

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No reproduction permitted

Accession Number: 2012-11

Scope and Content: Photograph of Swangard Stadium employee Barry Johnson.

Names: Johnson, Barry

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Bby Mario 1235 85% Bby p. 16"; Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)

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Bev Price and Matilda Rudd

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97367

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 Bev Price, an employee at Seton Villa and a participant in the Terry Fox Run, doing up her sandal. Matilda Rudd sits on a bench in the background in front of Seton Villa.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2743

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Bev Price, an employee at Seton Villa and a participant in the Terry Fox Run, doing up her sandal. Matilda Rudd sits on a bench in the background in front of Seton Villa.

Subjects: Events - Fundraising; Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing

Names: Seton Villa Retirement Centre

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: "Bev Price, who works at Seton Villa, does up her walking sandals in preparation for this year's Terry Fox Run, at Swangard Stadium. She's participating in the Run as a gift to her friend, and Seton Villa resident, Matilda Rudd, 82, who's no longer able to take part."

Geographic Access: McGill Street

Street Address: 3755 McGill Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

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Bev Price and Matilda Rudd, [2001] thumbnail

Cairn at Burnaby Village Museum

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80249

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 30, 1997

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 17 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby mayor Doug Drummond igniting the cairn at Burnaby Village Museum which began the countdown to the British Columbia Summer Games at Swangard stadium, joined by Canadian High jumper Debbie Brill (back).

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: April 30, 1997

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 11.5 x 17 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-0726

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No reproduction permitted

Accession Number: 2012-11

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby mayor Doug Drummond igniting the cairn at Burnaby Village Museum which began the countdown to the British Columbia Summer Games at Swangard stadium, joined by Canadian High jumper Debbie Brill (back).

Subjects: Officials - Mayors and Reeves

Names: Drummond, Douglas P. "Doug"; Brill, Debbie

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "103% Bby 2 / Mario Bby 1003 B+W"; Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)

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Cairn at Burnaby Village Museum

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80810

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: December 28, 1997

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby mayor Doug Drummond igniting the cairn at Burnaby Village Museum which began the countdown to the British Columbia Summer Games at Swangard stadium, joined by Canadian High jumper Debbie Brill (back).

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: December 28, 1997

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 17 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-1060

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No reproduction permitted

Accession Number: 2012-11

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby mayor Doug Drummond igniting the cairn at Burnaby Village Museum which began the countdown to the British Columbia Summer Games at Swangard stadium, joined by Canadian High jumper Debbie Brill (back).

Subjects: Officials - Mayors and Reeves

Names: Drummond, Douglas P. "Doug"; Brill, Debbie

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "75% Bby p. 1 / Bby 1003 Mario"; Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)

Images

Cairn at Burnaby Village Museum, December 28, 1997 thumbnail

Canada vs England rugby game

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96943

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 Paul Sampson, of England, being tackled by Canadian players Ryan Banks and Gregor Dixon during an exhibition rugby match at Swangard Stadium. A crowd is watching in the background.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2498

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Paul Sampson, of England, being tackled by Canadian players Ryan Banks and Gregor Dixon during an exhibition rugby match at Swangard Stadium. A crowd is watching in the background.

Subjects: Sports - Rugby

Names: Swangard Stadium

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a June 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "England's Paul Sampson is brought down by Canadian defenders Ryan Banks and Gregor Dixon at an exhibition rugby match between the two countries' national teams, at Swangard Stadium on Saturday."

Geographic Access: Central Park; Imperial Street

Street Address: 3883 Imperial Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

Images

Canada vs England rugby game, [2001] thumbnail

Christine Sinclair at Vancouver Breakers soccer game

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97760

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 Christine Sinclair, playing for the Vancouver Breakers, and Seattle Sounders player Christina Harsaghy in action during a game at Swangard Stadium.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-3034

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Christine Sinclair, playing for the Vancouver Breakers, and Seattle Sounders player Christina Harsaghy in action during a game at Swangard Stadium.

Subjects: Persons - Athletes; Sports - Soccer

Names: Swangard Stadium; Sinclair, Christine

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a December 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Burnaby's Christine Sinclair, making her debut with the Vancouver Breakers, battles with Seattle Sounders' midfielder Christina Harsaghy, 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

Images

Christine Sinclair at Vancouver Breakers soccer game, [2002] thumbnail

Donovan Bailey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription81030

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 20, 1998

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey finishing the 4 x 100 metre relay at Swangard Stadium.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: May 20, 1998

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 22.5 x 15 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-1200

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No reproduction permitted

Accession Number: 2012-11

Scope and Content: Photograph of Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey finishing the 4 x 100 metre relay at Swangard Stadium.

Names: Bailey, Donovan

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Langdeau, Brian

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "A - 1125 - Bby -Brian / Bby 15 82%"; Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped); Accompanying caption reads: "May 20, 1998 1125A: / Canadian sprinter and 100-metre record holder Donovan Bailey, 28, looks smug after crossing the finish line first following the final leg of the men's four-by-100-metre relay at Swangard Stadium Sunday for the 19th annual Harry Jerome Track Classic."

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Erwin Swangard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45684

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1971

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Erwin Swangard when he was a Better Burnaby Committee (BBC) aldermanic candidate in 1971. Swangard Stadium was named after him.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1971

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-578

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Erwin Swangard when he was a Better Burnaby Committee (BBC) aldermanic candidate in 1971. Swangard Stadium was named after him.

Names: Swangard, Erwin

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Images

Erwin Swangard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription45685

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1976 and 1983]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Erwin Swangard during the time that he was president of the Pacific National exhibition. Swangard Stadium was named after him.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1976 and 1983]

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 11.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-579

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Erwin Swangard during the time that he was president of the Pacific National exhibition. Swangard Stadium was named after him.

Names: Swangard, Erwin; Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Wallis, Ralph; Henry Tregillas Photography Ltd.

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer's stamp on verso

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Erwin Swangard, [between 1976 and 1983] thumbnail

Glenda Johnston

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97329

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 Glenda Johnston, the coordinator of the 2001 Terry Fox Run in Burnaby, posing in the bleachers of Swangard Stadium with a pair of running shoes hanging around her neck.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2720

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Glenda Johnston, the coordinator of the 2001 Terry Fox Run in Burnaby, posing in the bleachers of Swangard Stadium with a pair of running shoes hanging around her neck.

Subjects: Recreational Activities; Events - Fundraising

Names: Swangard Stadium

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in an August 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Glenda Johnston is the co-ordinator for this year's Terry Fox Run in Burnaby."

Geographic Access: Imperial Street; Central Park

Street Address: 3883 Imperial Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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Hike for Hunger

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80879

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: February 25, 1998

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of boy cubs, boy scouts, girl guides and their leaders at the annual Hike for Hunger walk, at Swangard Stadium.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: February 25, 1998

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 23 x 15 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-1121

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No reproduction permitted

Accession Number: 2012-11

Scope and Content: Photograph of boy cubs, boy scouts, girl guides and their leaders at the annual Hike for Hunger walk, at Swangard Stadium.

Subjects: Organizations - Boys' Societies and Clubs; Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs

Names: Swangard Stadium

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "77% Bby p. 3 / Bby 385 Mario"; Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)

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Hike for Hunger, February 25, 1998 thumbnail

Interview 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 …

1 image

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

Interview with Kanwal Singh Neel, [1973-2023] (interview content), interviewed 5 Jul. 2023 thumbnail

Interview with Sev Morin by Rod Fowler April 4, 1990 - Track 10

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory546

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1950-1990

Length: 00:09:22

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Sev Morin’s views about Burnaby’s identity and the irrelevance of municipal boundary lines for many functions; his identification of Burnaby’s heritage, ecological and educational “gems”; and musings about the next development phases for Burnaby

1 image 1 audio

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Sev Morin’s views about Burnaby’s identity and the irrelevance of municipal boundary lines for many functions; his identification of Burnaby’s heritage, ecological and educational “gems”; and musings about the next development phases for Burnaby

Date Range: 1950-1990

Photo Info: Sev Morin (left) of Severin's in Burnaby (formerly the Gai Paree) hosting a gala New Year's celebration, 1979. Item no. 480-712

Length: 00:09:22

Names: Lawson, Doreen A.; Emmott, Alan H; Swangard Stadium

Subjects: Public Services - Municipal Services; Planning; Industries; Geographic Features - Parks; Buildings - Recreational

Interviewer: Fowler, Rod

Interview Date: April 4, 1990

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Severin "Sev" Morin, conducted by Rod Fowler. Sev Morin was one of eleven participants interviewed as part of the SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee's oral history series titled, "Voices of Burnaby". The interview is mainly about Sev Morin’s banquet hall, restaurant and night club business on Kingsway, originally named the “Gai Paree Supper Club” (1947-1976) and later “Severin’s” (1976-1985) and “Diego’s” (1985-1994), its function as a Burnaby landmark, and the entertainment and political people he met through his business. He also describes his many volunteer activities in Burnaby, including member of the SFU Senate, Rotary Club, Variety Club and Telethon, fund raising for Burnaby Hospital, and tourism related groups, and his political work for the federal Liberal party. He talks about his parents’ origins, the lives of his brothers Rudy and Rene, and the family’s involvement in establishing the “Gai Paree”. He also shares his views about the business and cultural development of Burnaby. To view “Narrow By” terms for each track expand this description and see “Notes”.

Biographical Notes: Severin “Sev” Rene Morin was born September 21, 1927, in Bonneville, Alberta, to Rene Pierre Morin (1878-1963) and Anne Marie (nee Lachiver) Morin (1886-1956). Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Morin and their son Rene Francois (1905-1954) immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta, from France in 1913, where Rene Pierre Morin worked for the C.N.R. and a second son Adolphe “Rudy” Ferdinand (1922-1969) was born, followed by their third son Severin. In 1943, after R.P. Morin retired, the family moved to Burnaby to a house on Sperling Avenue. Sometime earlier the two older Morin brothers found work in Trail at the smelter and developed musical careers. In 1946/47 the Morin family purchased property on Kingsway and built a banquet hall, the “Gai Paree Supper Club”. Sev and Rudy Morin managed the club and Rene F. Morin moved to Burnaby to join them with his band. The supper club, with its live music and dance floor, became a popular meeting place and wedding venue, eventually expanding into a restaurant and nightclub in the 1970s. The “Gai Paree” was renamed “Severin’s” in 1976 and “Diego’s” in 1985, closing finally in 1994. Sev Morin’s business life included three record stores which he owned with his friend Jack Cullen. Through these businesses Sev Morin was well known in the entertainment and hospitality industry. He and his restaurant also hosted political and social events that made the restaurant a community landmark. Sev Morin contributed many volunteer hours to community and charitable organizations, including an appointment to the SFU Senate, fundraising for the Burnaby Hospital, Director of the Variety Club and Rotary Club, and consultant for a variety of tourism related ventures. He also was active in the federal Liberal Party. Sev Morin and his wife Pauline married in 1950 and had three children. Sev Morin died at age 86 on March 28, 2014.

Total Tracks: 10

Total Length: 00:56:44

Interviewee Name: Morin, Severin "Sev"

Interviewer Bio: Rod Fowler returned to university as a mature student in the 1980s after working about twenty years in the field of economics and computerization in business in England, Europe and Western Canada. He graduated with a BA from SFU in both History and Sociology in 1987, his MA degree in Geography in 1989, and his PhD in Cultural Geography at SFU. He taught courses in Geography, Sociology, History and Canadian Studies at several Lower Mainland colleges, before becoming a full time member of the Geography Department at Kwantlen University College.

Collection/Fonds: SFU/Burnaby Centennial Committee fonds

Series: Centennial Oral History project series

Transcript Available: Transcript available

Media Type: Sound Recording

Web Notes: Interviews were digitized in 2015 allowing them to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council.

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Sev Morin (left) of Severin's in Burnaby (formerly the Gai Paree) hosting a gala New Year's celebration, 1979. Item no. 480-712 thumbnail

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Track ten of interview with Sev Morin

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Jennifer Brown at BC Wheelathon

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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 Jennifer Brown, in face paint and a novelty hat, at the 13th annual BC Wheelathon at Swangard Stadium. Brown's shirt reads: "BC Wheelathon 2000".

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2442

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jennifer Brown, in face paint and a novelty hat, at the 13th annual BC Wheelathon at Swangard Stadium. Brown's shirt reads: "BC Wheelathon 2000".

Subjects: Events - Fundraising; Sports

Names: Swangard Stadium

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a June 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Jennifer Brown gets into the spirit of the 13th annual BC Wheelathon at Swangard Stadium on Saturday. More than 500 particpants on 37 teams wheeled around the track for four hours to raise money for wheelchair sports. Last year's Wheelathon raised more than $30,000."

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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Jennifer Brown at BC Wheelathon, [2000] thumbnail

Joan Hess

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: December 28, 1997

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 20 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Summer Games Chair Joan Hess on the track at Swangard Stadium.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: December 28, 1997

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 20 x 13 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-1050

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No reproduction permitted

Accession Number: 2012-11

Scope and Content: Photograph of Summer Games Chair Joan Hess on the track at Swangard Stadium.

Names: Hess, Joan

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "Burnaby"; Trim marks and/or reproduction instructions on recto (scan is cropped)

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Korean Festival taekwondo demonstration

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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 an unidentified child demonstrating taekwondo at the Korean Festival at Swangard Stadium. Other young martial arts students taking part in the demonstration are visible in the background.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2356

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of an unidentified child demonstrating taekwondo at the Korean Festival at Swangard Stadium. Other young martial arts students taking part in the demonstration are visible in the background.

Subjects: Events - Festivals; Sports; Persons - Children

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: "More than 100 martial arts students demonstrate Tae-Kwon -Do at the Korean Festival at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium on Saturday. The Festival also featured traditional dancing, food and displays."

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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