Community Stories

Olivia and Sue — A Poem
One day I said the time is nowDeclutter stuff that means no how…But then I saw some art I hadIn the attic, no meaning for

Sustainability Starts with Optimizing Our Community
Retrofitting his working environment to make it more energy-efficient and sustainable was an easy decision for Milad, who has always enjoyed fixing items in his

An Urban Understory
Beneath walkways, roadways, bike lanes and train tracks lie networks underground that contribute to the thriving life of the city of Burnaby. “An Urban Understory,”

Art After Dark: Art With No Boundaries
For generations, art has been viewed on the walls of galleries, museums and institutions. But, “can art be something more?” asks experimental photographic artist Grant

Talking About Culture Chats
Canada has long been known as a multicultural nation and for newcomers, joining the larger Canadian community could mean risking aspects of their own cultural

Rain of Pain
I cried and cried a lot, to the bitterness of snake venom I was heartbroken from the unkind and cruel time The tears were flowing