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Interview with Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse by Kathy Bossort November 24, 2015 - Track 1

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1965-2015

Length: 0:09:54

Summary: This portion of the interview is about introducing the two interviewees Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse. They talk about their education, how they became interested in their career paths as urban planners and what kept them interested in their work, how they were hired by the City of Burnaby, and th…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about introducing the two interviewees Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse. They talk about their education, how they became interested in their career paths as urban planners and what kept them interested in their work, how they were hired by the City of Burnaby, and their working relationship in the Planning Department.

Date Range: 1965-2015

Length: 0:09:54

Names: Burnaby Planning and Building Department; Parr, Anthony L.

Subjects: Education; Occupations - Civic Workers; Public Services - Municipal Services

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: November 24, 2015

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse conducted by Kathy Bossort. Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse were two of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about the history of setting aside parkland by dedication on Burnaby Mountain, the 1974/76 delineation of the conservation area on Burnaby Mountain, and the dispute between Burnaby and Simon Fraser University over land ownership and control on Burnaby Mountain, as discussed by two retired participants in these events from the City of Burnaby’s Planning and Building Department, Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse. They also talk about their interaction with the public in developing policies, particularly for the 1974 report “The Public Meetings - Phase One”, and the importance of a strong policy base for long range planning and the patience needed to assemble land for large parks. They talk as well about their careers, their close working relationship in the department, and the cooperation between City and SFU staff in the development of UniverCity.

Biographical Notes: Basil Luksun was born and educated in South Africa, immigrating to Canada and Burnaby in 1972 to escape the harmful effects of apartheid. He holds a BSc degree from the University of Cape Town and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Town Planning from the University of Witwatersrand. He joined the City of Burnaby’s Planning and Building Department in 1973, working his way up through the organization to Director of the department before retiring after 39 years in 2012. When he started work in the 1970s, the City of Burnaby was focusing on green space planning projects and he takes great pride in these projects as well as the city’s focus on long-term planning. Basil lived in the Capital Hill area from 1972 to 1990. He currently resides in Vancouver and has two sons, Warren and Derek. Jack Belhouse was born in 1946 in Vancouver and attended UBC, York University and SFU (1965-1972), majoring in urban geography. He began working in Burnaby’s planning department as a summer student in 1968, and was offered a full-time position when he graduated from university. He became Director of the Planning and Building Department before retiring after 38 years with the city in 2006. He and Basil Luksun worked closely together in long range planning in the department. Jack lives in Coquitlam with his wife Linda and has two children, Brad and Lori.

Total Tracks: 8

Total Length: 1:58:23

Interviewee Name: Luksun, Basil; Belhouse, Jack

Interview Location: Basil Luksun's home in Vancouver

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series

Media Type: Sound Recording

Audio Tracks

Track one of interview with Basil Luksun and Jack Belhouse

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Interview with John Kirbyson by Kathy Bossort September 28, 2015 - Track 2

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1978-2005

Length: 0:14:04

Summary: This portion of the interview is about John Kirbyson’s career with City of Burnaby Parks and Recreation Dept. 1978-2005. He talks about returning to SFU for his Masters degree in the new Natural Resource Management program; trail management on Burnaby Mountain; and relationship between SFU and Park…

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about John Kirbyson’s career with City of Burnaby Parks and Recreation Dept. 1978-2005. He talks about returning to SFU for his Masters degree in the new Natural Resource Management program; trail management on Burnaby Mountain; and relationship between SFU and Parks staff managing trails on the mountain.

Date Range: 1978-2005

Length: 0:14:04

Names: Simon Fraser University; City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Subjects: Education; Public Services - Municipal Services; Recreational Activities

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: September 28, 2015

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with John Kirbyson conducted by Kathy Bossort. John Kirbyson was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about John Kirbyson’s education and career as parks planner for the City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, and the development of the 1999 Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area Management Plan. The interview explores how parks management balances environmental and recreational values and safety, and the importance of good guidelines and public input in the parks planning process. John Kirbyson also talks about recreational activities and various developments on Burnaby Mountain in the 1990s, such as the Kamui Mintara sculptures.

Biographical Notes: John Kirbyson was born in Vancouver in 1954, to Arnold and Winnifred Kirbyson. After several years spent in Winnipeg and Calgary, the Kirbyson family moved to Hunter Street in Burnaby in 1969 where John remembers living near the City’s nursery. John earned his BSc degree at SFU in Physical Geography (1973-1978) and then worked for the City of Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services between 1978 and 2005, where he moved from labourer to management positions. Supported by the City, he returned to SFU to earn his Masters degree in the School of Resource and Environment Management in 1991, his thesis being on restoration of Deer Lake. He was Manager of Parks Planning, Design and Development in the 1990s at the time that land on Burnaby Mountain was transferred from SFU to the City of Burnaby, and had the opportunity to direct the development of the first management plan for the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. From 2005 to 2010 John was Manager of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Dept. in Penticton, after which he has worked as an environmental consultant for Lees & Associates Landscape Architects and Planners. He is married to wife Linda and has three children: Linnaea, Jeremy and Colin.

Total Tracks: 7

Total Length: 1:33:43

Interviewee Name: Kirbyson, John W.

Interview Location: John Kirbyson's son's home in Langley

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series

Media Type: Sound Recording

Audio Tracks

Track two of interview with John Kirbyson

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Cathy Daminato

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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 Cathy Daminato, the Director of Resource Development for the Simon Fraser Health Region, posing next to a poster for the Hospital Foundations Home Lottery.

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.: 535-2533

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Cathy Daminato, the Director of Resource Development for the Simon Fraser Health Region, posing next to a poster for the Hospital Foundations Home Lottery.

Subjects: Events - Fundraising; Buildings - Civic - Hospitals; Public Services - Health Services

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: "Cathy Daminato, the Director of Resouce Development for the Simon Fraser Health Region, says the new restrictions on hospital lotteries means they'll have to rethink how they'll be able to raise needed funds using lotteries."

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Down Syndrome Research Foundation Resource Centre opening

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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 Gordon Hogg, the Minister of Children and Family Development, with two children, Sadie Gates and Lisa Forman, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Down Syndrome Research Foundation Resource Centre.

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.: 535-2323

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Gordon Hogg, the Minister of Children and Family Development, with two children, Sadie Gates and Lisa Forman, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Down Syndrome Research Foundation Resource Centre.

Subjects: Events - Openings; Public Services - Health Services; Officials - Elected Officials

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: "Sadie Gates (L), Gordon Hogg, the Minister of Children and Family Development, and Lisa Forman, cut the ribbon to officially open the new Down Syndrom Research Foundation, in North Burnaby."

Geographic Access: Sperling Avenue

Street Address: 1409 Sperling Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Lochdale Area

Images

Down Syndrome Research Foundation Resource Centre opening, [2002] thumbnail

Gerry Herkel at St. Michael's Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96723

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 Gerry Herkel, the Executive Director of St. Michael's Centre, hugging the Shoppers Drug Mart mascot "Life Bear" outside of St. Michael's Centre as a promotion for their fundraising event.

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.: 535-2328

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Gerry Herkel, the Executive Director of St. Michael's Centre, hugging the Shoppers Drug Mart mascot "Life Bear" outside of St. Michael's Centre as a promotion for their fundraising event.

Subjects: Events - Fundraising; Public Services - Health Services

Names: St. Michael's Centre Extended Care and Hospice Facility

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: "Gerry Herkel, the Executive Director of St. Michael's Centre Hospice, has a big hug for the Shoppers Drug Mart "Life Bear." Until May 18, the Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Burnaby and New Westminster will donate 10 cents to the Hospice for every Life Brand and Rialto product sold."

Geographic Access: Sussex Avenue

Street Address: 7451 Sussex Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Sussex-Nelson Area

Images

Gerry Herkel at St. Michael's Centre, [2002] thumbnail

Charmaine Stevens

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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 Charmaine Stevens, a staff member with the Canadian Mental Health Association, posing on a bench next to a bus stop, with SkyTrain tracks visible on the other side of the road.

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.: 535-2491

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Charmaine Stevens, a staff member with the Canadian Mental Health Association, posing on a bench next to a bus stop, with SkyTrain tracks visible on the other side of the road.

Subjects: Transportation - Public Transit; Public Services - Health Services

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: "Charmaine Stevens, of the Canadian Mental Health Association, says the ongoing bus strike has been difficult on her clients, most of whom are low income earners."

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RCMP Burnaby Detachment 2001 annual report

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Craig, Robert D., 1934-

Publication Date: 2001

Call Number: 353.36 RCM

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 353.36 RCM

Author: Craig, Robert D., 1934-

Publisher: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: 26 p. : col. ill.

Library Subject (LOC): Police; Criminal justice, Administration of; Periodicals

Subjects: Occupations; Occupations - Police Officers; Public Services - Policing; Public Services

Names: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Still Creek recycling depot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96136

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 Scottie Robertson, an attendant at the City of Burnaby Still Creek recycling depot, surrounded by rusty propane tanks for recycling.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2003]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-1833

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Scottie Robertson, an attendant at the City of Burnaby Still Creek recycling depot, surrounded by rusty propane tanks for recycling.

Subjects: Public Services - Garbage Removal; Public Services; Occupations - Civic Workers

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: "Scottie Robertson, the attendant at Burnaby's recycling depot, on Still Creek Dr., takes a break amidst propane tanks. The city recycles everything from the usual cans, bottles and newsprint to motor oil, and large metal objects like appliances. Its recycling efforts are one of the reasons Burnaby has received the Overall Sustainability Award from the Fraser Basin Council."

Geographic Access: Still Creek Drive

Street Address: 4855 Still Creek Drive

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Images

Still Creek recycling depot, [2003] thumbnail

Jim Dixon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97016

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 Jim Dixon, of the Burnaby Fire Department, speaking in a garage. A pile of cut logs, recycling bins, and a bicycle hanging from the ceiling sit in a corner of the garage behind Dixon.

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.: 535-2548

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Jim Dixon, of the Burnaby Fire Department, speaking in a garage. A pile of cut logs, recycling bins, and a bicycle hanging from the ceiling sit in a corner of the garage behind Dixon.

Subjects: Occupations - Fire Fighters; Protective Services; Public Services - Municipal Services

Names: Burnaby Fire Department

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: "Jim Dixon, of the Burnaby Fire Department, discusses measures residents can take to make their homes less of a target for arsonists. Boxes, paper, recyclables, and anything that could burn should be stored away in lock boxes."

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Search and Rescue at Burnaby Lake

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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 relating to the search and rescue for a man missing in Burnaby Lake after a boat accident. Photographs depict unidentified family members at the pavilion and Burnaby RCMP and Coquitlam Search and Rescue workers in a boat on Burnaby Lake.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Description Level: File

Record No.: 535-2496

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: File contains photographs relating to the search and rescue for a man missing in Burnaby Lake after a boat accident. Photographs depict unidentified family members at the pavilion and Burnaby RCMP and Coquitlam Search and Rescue workers in a boat on Burnaby Lake.

Subjects: Emergency Services - Ambulance Services; Public Services - Policing; Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds

Names: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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 for 535-2496-1: "The family of a New Westminster man missing in Burnaby Lake keep a vigil at the boat pavillion as RCMP and Coquitlam Search and Rescue scour the water and shoreline."; Caption from metadata for 535-2496-2: "Burnaby RCMP and Coquitlam Search and Rescue launch a search on Burnaby Lake for a New Westminster man reported missing after a boat mishap early Sunday."

Geographic Access: Burnaby Lake

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area

Images

Search and Rescue at Burnaby Lake, [2001] thumbnail

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.

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.: 535-2815

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

Images

Bernice and Bert Whittaker, [2002] thumbnail

Gillian Harwood and Barbara Blok

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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 Gillian Harwood, the health service administrator at Burnaby Hospital, and nurse Barbara Blok having punch to celebrate Burnaby Hospital's 50th anniversary.

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.: 535-2990

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Gillian Harwood, the health service administrator at Burnaby Hospital, and nurse Barbara Blok having punch to celebrate Burnaby Hospital's 50th anniversary.

Subjects: Buildings - Civic - Hospitals; Events - Anniversaries

Names: Burnaby General Hospital

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: "Gillian Harwood, the health service administrator at Burnaby Hospital, ladles up some punch for Barbara Blok, who was born at the hospital and now works there as a nurse, at a tea Wednesday, celebrating the hospital's 50th anniversary."

Geographic Access: Kincaid Street

Street Address: 3935 Kincaid Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cascade-Schou Area

Images

Gillian Harwood and Barbara Blok, [2002] thumbnail

Interview with Mayor Derek Corrigan by Kathy Bossort January 28, 2016 - Track 8

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1990-2015

Length: 0:06:00

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Mayor Corrigan talking about the meaning of the phrase “traditional landmark character of Burnaby Mountain”, the role and history of the Centennial Pavilion area and Burnaby Mountain Park, and the 2015 event at which Kushiro Park was named.

1 audio

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about Mayor Corrigan talking about the meaning of the phrase “traditional landmark character of Burnaby Mountain”, the role and history of the Centennial Pavilion area and Burnaby Mountain Park, and the 2015 event at which Kushiro Park was named.

Date Range: 1990-2015

Length: 0:06:00

Names: Burnaby Mountain Park; Kushiro Park; Kamui Mintara; Burnaby Mountain Centennial Rose Garden

Subjects: Geographic Features - Parks; Geographic Features - Views; Events - Anniversaries

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: January 28, 2016

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with Mayor Derek Corrigan conducted by Kathy Bossort. Derek Corrigan was one of 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about Mayor Corrigan talking about the history and value of protecting the environment and green space in Burnaby, and the different positions held by the City and SFU about land use and control on Burnaby Mountain between 1964 and 1995. He talks about the increasing awareness that a solution needed to be found that gave certainty to the protection of the conservation area on Burnaby Mountain. Mayor Corrigan also talks about what conservation means to him, the role that the Centennial Pavilion area plays on Burnaby Mountain, and the future for the urban forest on Burnaby Mountain. Other topics include his childhood, education, formative events in his life, and his career in politics.

Biographical Notes: Derek Corrigan was born and grew up in Vancouver. He attended a number of elementary schools in East Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Elementary School (Gr. 4-7) and Sir Charles Tupper High School. He attended UBC, majoring in philosophy and political science, and after travel in Europe, successfully applied to enter law school without completing his bachelors degree. He graduated in 1977, articled with Jim Lorimer in Burnaby and was called to the bar in 1978. In 1977 Derek Corrigan and his wife Kathy moved to Burnaby, first to the Stoney Creek neighborhood and then to a home on the South Slope where they raised their family of four children. Derek Corrigan first ran for Burnaby Council in 1979 with the Burnaby Citizens Association, and after three more tries was elected to council in 1987. He has served Burnaby for 28 years, first as a councillor and then as mayor since 2002. During his career he has served on many committees at the local, regional and national levels.

Total Tracks: 9

Total Length: 1:31:24

Interviewee Name: Corrigan, Derek

Interview Location: Mayor’s office at Burnaby City Hall

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series

Media Type: Sound Recording

Audio Tracks

Track eight of interview with Mayor Derek Corrigan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-018/MSS196-018_Track_8.mp3

Keith Seversen at Confederation Park celebration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97463

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 Keith Seversen wearing a newspaper hat and enjoying cake at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park.

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.: 535-2802

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Keith Seversen wearing a newspaper hat and enjoying cake at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park.

Subjects: Events - Anniversaries; Celebrations

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: "Keith Seversen savors a piece of birthday cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Confederation Park, in North Burnaby."

Geographic Access: Confederation Park; Willingdon Avenue; Albert Street

Street Address: 250 Willingdon Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Capitol Hill Area

Images

Keith Seversen at Confederation Park celebration, [2002] thumbnail

Olive and Archie Robertson

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97020

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of Burnaby couple Olive Robertson, 102, and Archie Robertson, 98, on the occasion of celebrating 76 years of marriage.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Description Level: File

Record No.: 535-2552

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of Burnaby couple Olive Robertson, 102, and Archie Robertson, 98, on the occasion of celebrating 76 years of marriage.

Subjects: Persons - Seniors; Events - Anniversaries

Names: Robertson, Olive; Robertson, Archie

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 for 535-2552-1: "Olive Robertson, 102, adjusts the tie her husband, Archie, 98, is wearing, so he looks just right for their anniversary photo. The couple are celebrating 76 years of marriage on Monday."; Caption from metadata for 535-2552-2: "Even after 76 years of marriage, Olive Robertson, 102, enjoys a little snuggle with her husband, Archie, 98. The couple celebrates their anniversary on Monday. "I'm all he's ever needed," says Olive."

Images

Olive and Archie Robertson, [2000] thumbnail

South Burnaby Metro Club 50th anniversary group photo

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of members of the South Burnaby Metro Club gathering for a group photograph during the Club's 50th anniversary celebrations at the Bonsor Recreation Complex. Photographs depict the photographer climbing a ladder above the group and Bob Stewart with a bullhorn, organizing t…

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Description Level: File

Record No.: 535-2782

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of members of the South Burnaby Metro Club gathering for a group photograph during the Club's 50th anniversary celebrations at the Bonsor Recreation Complex. Photographs depict the photographer climbing a ladder above the group and Bob Stewart with a bullhorn, organizing the crowd.

Subjects: Organizations - Athletic Associations; Organizations - Societies and Clubs; Events - Anniversaries

Names: South Burnaby Metro Club; Bonsor Recreation Complex

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata for 535-2782-1: "Hundreds of past and present members of the South Burnaby Metro Club gather for a giant group photograph as a photographer heads skyward to record the moment. The photo session kicked off the club's 50th Anniversary celebration at Bonsor Rec Centre, on Saturday."; Caption from metadata for 535-2782-2: "Bob Stewart helps organize hundreds of past and present members of the South Burnaby Metro Club for a giant grop photograph to kick off the club's 50th Anniversary celebrations, Saturday at Bonsor Rec Centre."

Geographic Access: Bonsor Avenue

Street Address: 6550 Bonsor Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Marlborough Area

Images

South Burnaby Metro Club 50th anniversary group photo, [2002] thumbnail

Akinlolu Falode in Cascade Residence

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97737

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 Akinlolu Falode, of Burnaby Mental Health, standing in the halls of the former Cascade Residence at Burnaby Hospital.

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.: 535-3011

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Akinlolu Falode, of Burnaby Mental Health, standing in the halls of the former Cascade Residence at Burnaby Hospital.

Subjects: Buildings - Civic - Hospitals; Public Services - Health Services

Names: Burnaby General Hospital

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: "Akinlolu Falode, of Burnaby Mental Health, checks out the deserted hallways of Cascade Residence, at Burnaby Hospital. The former extended care facility will become the new home for the mental health agency."

Geographic Access: Ingleton Avenue; Kincaid Street

Street Address: 3880 Ingleton Avenue; 3935 Kincaid Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Cascade-Schou Area

Images

Akinlolu Falode in Cascade Residence, [2002] thumbnail

Burnaby Heights "panhandling meter"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97994

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of Mark, a panhandler, on Hastings Street by a "panhandling meter" installed by the City of Burnaby. The meter reads: "This is not a parking meter / Spare change for social change."

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Description Level: File

Record No.: 535-3098

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of Mark, a panhandler, on Hastings Street by a "panhandling meter" installed by the City of Burnaby. The meter reads: "This is not a parking meter / Spare change for social change."

Subjects: Public Services - Municipal Services; Planning - City Planning

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a February 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata for 535-3098-1: "Mark says he panhandles along Hastings St. when he's hungry and can't afford food. He says the new meters haven't affected his take."; Caption from metadata for 535-3098-2: "The new spare change meters haven't disuaded panhandlers, like Mark, from setting up shop along Hastings St. He says he panhandles when he needs money for food."

Geographic Access: Hastings Street; Carleton Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Heights Area

Images

Burnaby Mountain community consultation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97007

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 Burnaby resident John Unger filing out a comment form at a open house and community consultation event about development plans for Burnaby Mountain, held at the Copeland Arena. Posters outlining the development plans are visible behind Unger.

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.: 535-2539

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Burnaby resident John Unger filing out a comment form at a open house and community consultation event about development plans for Burnaby Mountain, held at the Copeland Arena. Posters outlining the development plans are visible behind Unger.

Subjects: Public Services - Municipal Services; Planning - City Planning

Names: Bill Copeland Sports Centre

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: "Burnaby residents, like John Unger, take the opportunity to fill out comment forms at an open house at Copeland Arena to unveil development plans for Burnaby Mountain."

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

Burnaby Mountain community consultation, [2000] thumbnail

Carolyn Tayler

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95740

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 Carolyn Tayler, the director of palliative care for the Simon Fraser Health Region. Tayler looks into the distance as beams of light coming through slatted blinds cross her face.

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.: 535-1598

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Carolyn Tayler, the director of palliative care for the Simon Fraser Health Region. Tayler looks into the distance as beams of light coming through slatted blinds cross her face.

Subjects: Public Services - Health Services

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a December 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Carolyn Tayler is the director of palliative care for the Simon Fraser Health Region."

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