88 records – page 1 of 5.

Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96475
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1978-2002
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
42 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1978-2002
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) subseries
Physical Description
42 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
History
The Traffic and Transportation Committee was established on November 20, 1989. The Committee was immediately divided in two, creating the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division) and the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division). Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division) was concerned with matters of public transit including annual service plans, proposed service changes, community transportation plans, public transportation awareness, etc. On January 13, 2003 these committees returned to their previously known names; the Traffic Safety Committee and Transportation Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Election Procedures Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96444
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1977
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Election Procedures Committee including election procedures.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1977
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Election Procedures Committee subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Election Procedures Committee including election procedures.
History
The Election Procedures Committee was established on September 8, 1969. This committee advised Council on election procedures and best practices including the establishment of registration booths, voting machines, civic party affiliations on ballots, terms of office for Council Members, election signs, and other considerations. The Election Procedures Committee disbanded in 1978.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Windows to Burnaby's Past subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97407
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976-1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs compiled for "Window to Burnaby's Past: A preliminary survey of Burnaby's Pre-1930 buildings" and a copy of the final report. The report was prepared by Ann Watson and assisted by Jim Wolf for the Burnaby Historical Society between May 13 and August 13, 1985.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1976-1985
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Windows to Burnaby's Past subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1985-21
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs compiled for "Window to Burnaby's Past: A preliminary survey of Burnaby's Pre-1930 buildings" and a copy of the final report. The report was prepared by Ann Watson and assisted by Jim Wolf for the Burnaby Historical Society between May 13 and August 13, 1985.
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on content of subseries
PC151, MSS177
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Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96374
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1974-1999
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
5 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1974-1999
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee subseries
Physical Description
5 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
History
The Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee was established in 1997. This committee was created in order review the Chevron Green Belt area prepared in 1975. The Committee was responsible for organizing public and staff input regarding the boundaries of the buffer zone, road patterns, and trail routing, landscaping, and ensuring a positive relationship with the adjoining neighbourhood. The Chevron Green Belt / Buffer Zone Advisory Committee disbanded at the end of 1999.
Media Type
Textual Record
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South Burnaby Men's Club subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription65766
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
18 photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs donated by the South Burnaby Men's Club depicting the stages of construction of the church at Burnaby Village Museum.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1973]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
South Burnaby Men's Club subseries
Physical Description
18 photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Access Restriction
In Archives only
Accession Number
BHS2004-03
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs donated by the South Burnaby Men's Club depicting the stages of construction of the church at Burnaby Village Museum.
History
Since 1952, the South Burnaby Metro Club (formerly known as the South Burnaby Men's Club) has been working to help the children of the community. Guided by the motto: "Dedicated to Youth", the club has sponsored numerous youth sporting events and has played a key role in the development of many of Burnaby's youth programs and facilities, including the Bonsor Recreation Centre and Ron McLean Park.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
South Burnaby Metro Club
Notes
PC462
History taken from www.sbmc.net (South Burnaby Metro Club website)
Title based on creator of subseries
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Advisory Planning Commission subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96030
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
40 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of commission records for the Advisory Planning Commission including agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence and a Commission portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Advisory Planning Commission subseries
Physical Description
40 folders of textual records + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of commission records for the Advisory Planning Commission including agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence and a Commission portrait.
History
The Advisory Planning Commission was established in July of 1963. The Advisory Planning Commission was the successor to the Town Planning Commission. The Commission was responsible for advising Council on land use matters and reviewing all zoning bylaw amendments before being forwarded to public hearing. The Commission was disbanded on February 20, 2017.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Burnaby Public Library Board subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96372
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2007
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
3 rolls of microfilm + 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of board records for the Burnaby Public Library Board, including appointments, correspondence, and a comissioned portrait.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2007
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library Board subseries
Physical Description
3 rolls of microfilm + 1 photograph
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of board records for the Burnaby Public Library Board, including appointments, correspondence, and a comissioned portrait.
History
The Burnaby Public Library Board was established in 1955. The Trustees on the Burnaby Public Library Board govern the Burnaby Public Library and provide policies, a mission and vision, and general library management.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Committee Administration subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96376
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2020
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
10 folders of textual records + 3 rolls of microfilm
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Committee Administration including directories, terms of reference, commissioner appointments, committee applications, successful candidates, and delegations.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2020
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Committee administration subseries
Physical Description
10 folders of textual records + 3 rolls of microfilm
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Committee Administration including directories, terms of reference, commissioner appointments, committee applications, successful candidates, and delegations.
History
Committee Administration is responsible for the administrative management of Burnaby's various committees, commissions, and boards.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Family Court and Youth Justice Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96449
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964]-2003
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
38 folders of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Family Court and Youth Justice Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, terms of reference, and youth diversion court.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1964]-2003
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Family Court and Youth Justice Committee subseries
Physical Description
38 folders of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Family Court and Youth Justice Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, terms of reference, and youth diversion court.
History
The Family Court and Youth Justice Committee was established in 1985. The Committee’s name was changed from the previous Family Court Committee (also referred to as Justice Council / Family Court Committee). On January 13, 2003 the Family Court and Youth Justice Committee disbanded due to the recent closure of the Burnaby Family and Youth Court. Any matters relating to family court and/or youth justice were turned over to the Community Policing Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Family Court Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96450
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-1992
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
7 folders of textual records + 2 rolls of microfilm + 1 videocassette
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Family Court Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-1992
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Family Court Committee subseries
Physical Description
7 folders of textual records + 2 rolls of microfilm + 1 videocassette
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Family Court Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and terms of reference.
History
The Family Court Committee was established in 1964. The Family Court Committee was mandated to examine the resources of the community for family and children’s work, in order to assist the officers and Judges of the Court when required. The Committee's name was changed from Family Court Committee to Family Court and Youth Justice Committee on April 9, 1985.
Media Type
Textual Record
Moving Images
Graphic Material
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Parks and Recreation Commission subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96467
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2001
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
5 folders of textual records + 5 rolls of microfilm
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Parks and Recreation Commission including Hart Mansion, facility and equipment user fees, appointments, mileage and expenses, and miscellaneous.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2001
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Parks and Recreation Commission subseries
Physical Description
5 folders of textual records + 5 rolls of microfilm
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Parks and Recreation Commission including Hart Mansion, facility and equipment user fees, appointments, mileage and expenses, and miscellaneous.
History
Parks and Recreation Commission was established on December 30, 1957. This Commission was responsible for maintaining Burnaby's parks and recreational outlets, and was the successor to the Board of Parks Commissioners. In 1999, the Commission was renamed Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Pollution Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96469
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-1990
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
7 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Pollution Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-1990
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Pollution Committee subseries
Physical Description
7 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Pollution Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, and terms of reference.
History
The Pollution Committee was established on April 8, 1969. The Committee reported on matters such as landfill operations, municipal sewage, and individual property concerns. The Committee was renamed the Pollution, Refineries Safety and Security Committee in 1981, then renamed the Pollution Committee again in 1982 The Pollution Committee became the Environment & Waste Management Committee on December 7, 1987.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Transportation Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96477
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
42 folders of textual records + 28 photographs + 3 rolls of microfilm
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Transportation Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, a comissioned photograph, and terms of reference.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1960]-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Transportation Committee subseries
Physical Description
42 folders of textual records + 28 photographs + 3 rolls of microfilm
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Transportation Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, a comissioned photograph, and terms of reference.
History
The Transportation Committee was established on February 13, 1978. From 1973 to 1977, this committee was known as the Transit Committee. It was expanded in 1978 to encompass the role of a Transportation Committee. From 1990 to 2002, the Transportation Committee was named the Traffic and Transportation Committee, also referred to as the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Transportation and Transit Division.) On January 13, 2003, the committee was once again known as the Transportation Committee. On February 20, 2017 the Transportation Committee was integrated with the Public Safety Committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Columbian Newspaper subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97177
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1865]-1983
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper collected by the Burnaby Historical Society.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1865]-1983
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Columbian Newspaper subseries
Physical Description
Photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1989-19
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs from the Columbian Newspaper collected by the Burnaby Historical Society.
Media Type
Photograph
Creator
The Columbian
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC 222
History/Bio adapted from New Westminster Archives
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Seton Academy subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription119
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records related to Seton Villa and Seton Academy.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1970
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Seton Academy subseries
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1988-11
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records related to Seton Villa and Seton Academy.
History
Seton Academy operated out of the mansion known as "Overlynn" in the Burnaby Heights area. The main residence was built in 1907 as a private home. The school was built in 1954 and functioned as a private school and convent. Following the closure of the school, Action Line Housing Society purchased the property and developed it into a senior citizens housing and care facility. As there was a delay in obtaining government grants, Seton was briefly leased out to Simon Fraser University to the cover mortgage and maintenance.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Seton Academy
Notes
MSS037
Title based on contents of subseries
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Fire Hall Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96455
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1971
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Fire Hall Committee.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1971
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Fire Hall Committee subseries
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Fire Hall Committee.
History
The Fire Hall Committee was established on June 23, 1969. Formally named the Fire Hall (Central Headquarters) Committee, this committee advised on the construction of the Central Headquarters Fire Hall for the Burnaby Fire Department. This committee disbanded in 1971.
Media Type
Textual Record
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Oral history subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64783
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
4 boxes of audio/visual materials
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of oral history tapes created from interviews with early Burnaby residents. Interviews appear to have been conducted by both Burnaby Village Museum staff and Burnaby Historical Society members. Subseries also includes oral history tapes conducted by history students while atte…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1969-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Physical Description
4 boxes of audio/visual materials
Material Details
Audio cassette tapes and 30 magnetic tape reels
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of oral history tapes created from interviews with early Burnaby residents. Interviews appear to have been conducted by both Burnaby Village Museum staff and Burnaby Historical Society members. Subseries also includes oral history tapes conducted by history students while attending Simon Fraser University. A number of the SFU tapes are titled either "Burnaby in the Thirties" or "Local History Tapes."
Media Type
Sound Recording
Notes
MSS137, 100-13-01:100-13-25
Paper finding aids accompany this series
Interviews were digitized in 2010 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 and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Traffic Safety Committee subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96476
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
365 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm + 1 photograph + 1 optical disc
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic Safety Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and various Burnaby streets.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1968-2012
Collection/Fonds
City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Series
Council Committee series
Subseries
Traffic Safety Committee subseries
Physical Description
365 folders of textual records + 1 roll of microfilm + 1 photograph + 1 optical disc
Description Level
Subseries
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of committee records for the Traffic Safety Committee including agendas, minutes, correspondence, committee reports, and various Burnaby streets.
History
The Traffic Safety Committee was established on April 26, 1954. The Committee advises on ways to improve the safety of Burnaby roads and streets. On November 20, 1989 all matters relating to traffic safety became the responsibility of the Traffic and Transportation Committee (Traffic Safety Division). On January 13, 2003 the Committee returned to being known as the Traffic Safety Committee. The Traffic Safety Committee was integrated with the Public Safety Committee on February 20, 2017. On January 23, 2019 Council passed a report to once again create The Traffic Safety Committee as a stand-alone committee.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Graphic Material
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Confederation Community Centre for the Retired subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1967-1988
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records related to the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired, also known as Confederation House. Records include minutes, reports, and correspondence, as well as photographs that depict some events held at the Centre.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1967-1988
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Confederation Community Centre for the Retired subseries
Physical Description
Textual records and photographs
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1997-03
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of records related to the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired, also known as Confederation House. Records include minutes, reports, and correspondence, as well as photographs that depict some events held at the Centre.
History
In 1959, Commissioner George McLean, a former Alderman, first met with the elder citizens of northern Burnaby who, not wanting to be programmed into other recreation centres, expressed their need for their own community building. Over the next decade, representatives of the O.A.P.O., Senior Citizen Associations, and the existing elder citizen’s programme at Willingdon Heights met with members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to discuss what type of facility was needed to meet the recreational needs of the retired population in North Burnaby. In 1971, the Burnaby Parks and Recreation Commission authorized the building of the Confederation Community Centre for the Retired (also known as Confederation House) at 4585 Albert Street. Architect Norman S. Jones designed the building with the assistance of Consultant W.D. McKinnon of Industrial Construction Centre Ltd. A sod turning ceremony was held on Friday, June 11, 1971. A minimal mandatory membership fee was established in order to establish a membership list. As it was then, and continues to be today, anyone fifty or over and retired is eligible for membership. The Centre offers exercise classes, credit and non-credit college courses, drop-in, club activities and social events.
Media Type
Textual Record
Photograph
Creator
Confederation Community Centre for the Retired
Notes
Title based on contents of subseries
PC343, PC344, MSS083
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Burnaby Arts Council subseries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55023
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, membership lists, press releases, presentations, fundraising material, posters, scripts, budgets and financial statements created and compiled by the Burnaby Arts Council between 1966 and 1989.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1966-1989
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Arts Council subseries
Physical Description
Textual records
Description Level
Subseries
Accession Number
BHS1998-06
BHS1998-04
Scope and Content
Subseries consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, membership lists, press releases, presentations, fundraising material, posters, scripts, budgets and financial statements created and compiled by the Burnaby Arts Council between 1966 and 1989.
History
The Burnaby Arts Council was formed in the early 1960s and was comprised of representatives from six existing arts organizations: the Burnaby Writer's Society, the Burnaby Historical Society, the Burnaby Art Gallery, the Burnaby Players, the Burnaby Civic Opera and a dance group. The Council was initially called the Fine Arts Council and its first mandate was to see the Art Gallery move from its location in the basement of the Burnaby Kingsway Library into premises of its own. Sheila Kincaid was a driving force behind this venture and when the Gallery was successfully relocated, she became the first director of the Burnaby Art Gallery in its present location in Ceperley House. During the 1967 Centennial Year, one of the Municipal projects for the Centennial was the dedication of the land at Deer Lake Park for an Arts Centre. At this time, the Fine Arts Council changed its name to the Burnaby Arts Council and the group focused its energies on securing funding for needed renovations and staffing for the Gallery and Arts Centre. That year, all the groups in the Council donated their share of the Provincial Cultural Grants toward outfitting the James Cowan Theatre. 1967 also saw a big Festival of the Arts produced to raise the public's awareness of the Arts Centre. During the late 1960s, the Council worked to get registered Society status and by 1976, it was fully incorporated. Throughout the years, the Burnaby Arts Council has supported and sponsored the arts and arts programs in Burnaby. Events such as the Burnaby Craft Market, the Burnaby Summer Theatre, the Christmas Craft Fair, and various concert series, studio tours, exhibitions and displays have been presented by the Council and it continues to be an active and driving force behind the celebration of arts and culture in Burnaby.
Media Type
Textual Record
Creator
Burnaby Arts Council
Notes
Title based on creator and contents of subseries
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