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Dear <<First Name>>,
As the heat warning is now in effect in many parts of B.C., MP Peter Julian and I have started a Caring Project. We are collecting gently used fans for seniors in Burnaby and New Westminster. The fans will be given to BNH South House & Seniors Services Society. We have started off great with the donations so far from our caring constituents, so let's continue the momentum to support our seniors in need!
Drop off locations:
#BBY: Anne Kang's Constituency Office M-F 10AM-4PM (6411 Nelson Ave #105, Burnaby) 604-775-0565
#NW: Peter Julian's Constituency Office Tu-F 10AM-4PM (110-888 Carnarvon Street, NW) 604-775-5707
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Vax for BC launches to get more people vaccinated
The next few weeks is a great opportunity for everyone not yet fully vaccinated to take advantage of the number of Vax for BC opportunities throughout B.C.!
Beginning on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, and lasting throughout the month of August, community events, vax vans, and mobile clinics will be up and running in dozens of communities in B.C. to make it even easier for you and your loved ones to get your 1st and 2nd dose if you haven't already!
In Burnaby, there is Christine Sinclair Community Centre and more which you can find here: http://www.gov.bc.ca/VaxForBC
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Employment opportunities that are currently in demand
The pandemic has disrupted employment across B.C. and has disproportionately affected vulnerable and underrepresented British Columbians, including youth.
My ministry announces an investment in the program "Blazerunners" which is an employment and skills training program empowering youth aged 15-30 to take control of their futures, gain valuable job and life skills, and find new employment opportunities.
Find out more here: http://news.gov.bc.ca/24961
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Shoreline cleanup and municipalities empowered to ban single-use plastics
As British Columbians, we deeply care about protecting our marine ecosystems and shorelines, as well as protecting the health and well-being of the planet and future generations of British Columbians. Through the NDP's Clean Coast and Clean Waters (CCCW) initiative, we have helped protect and restore B.C.'s marine and shoreline environment by removing more than 425 tonnes of debris, such as plastics and other types of pollution that is harmful to both marine life and the communities along B.C.'s coast. The CCCW initiative is part of the CleanBC Plastics Action Plan. Its goal is to reduce plastic pollution. Our government has also amended a regulation under the Community Charter to allow local governments to ban single-use plastics. This allows local governments to support their citizens by quickly reducing pollution caused by plastics.
For more information about shoreline cleanup, please visit
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021ENV0047-001468
For more information about banning single-use plastics, please visit
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021ENV0046-001455
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Attractions get support to anchor their communities
Many people and businesses across B.C. rely on anchor attractions and tour bus companies to draw visitors to their communities. Through B.C.’s Major Anchor Attractions Program, more than 80 anchor attractions and tour bus operators in B.C. will receive direct support for their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This will support people and jobs in the tourism industry and will make sure our province remains a world-class tourism destination. I hope you and your family are staying safe during this time and I really recommend everyone to explore B.C. on this long weekend!
Attractions get support to anchor their communities | BC Gov News
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I'm here for you
As always, if you have questions or need any assistance with provincial COVID-19 supports, please reach out. Thank you for trusting me to support you again as your MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake. For constituency-related questions, you can reach me at (604) 775-0565 or Anne.Kang.MLA@leg.bc.ca. For all inquiries about my capacity as Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, please email AEST.minister@gov.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Anne Kang, MLA
Burnaby-Deer Lake
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Calling all local Burnaby Artists & Performers for a Family- Friendly Open Mic Night! Come hang out and enjoy a great night of music, fun and talent!
Sat, August 7. | 6-8 pm
Edmonds Community Plaza (7433 Edmonds)
Be sure to RSVP at https://bit.ly/3xcjBRi!
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WE IMAGINE - Summer Storytime
Available Dates: July 31, August 7, August 14, 2021
Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Location:
The City of Lougheed Centre 9855 Austin Avenue
Outside of the center entrance
Next to IHOP Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
About Event: Summer Storytime takes place outdoors in the sunshine. Every Saturday at 10 AM, a Storytime Storyteller entertains children with a variety of books.
Registration: Registration is free. Please visit this link and click the orange ‘select a date’ box. Book tickets for your preferred date.
Things to Note:
- Bring sun protection and water since the event takes place outside
- If the event is canceled, a notification will be sent through your booking email
- If the event is canceled, take-home crafts will be available for pick up at Guest Services for the attendees
- Please do not attend if you and/or your child are feeling unwell
- Adults and older children are recommended to wear masks
- Please respect physical distancing
- Book your reading online. No walk-ins permitted
- One parent must be present with each child, a maximum of 2 adults per family is allowed
- Sessions are limited to 15 children maximum
- If you are unable to attend a class you registered for, please cancel your booking to allow someone else to use the spot. Please send an email to guestservices@thecityoflougheed.com to cancel.
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Unleash Imagination: Storytime & Crafts:
Available Dates: Sunday, August 1 (storytime); Sunday, August 8 (craft)
Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Location:
The Amazing Brentwood Shopping Centre
4567 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby, BC V5C 3Z6
About Event: Explore creativity with alternating weekly stories and crafts at Brentwood Shopping Centre.
Registration: Registration is free. Please visit this link and click the orange ‘select a date’ box. Book tickets for your preferred date.
Things to Note:
- Please do not join if you are feeling unwell
- Book your session online. No walk-ins permitted
- Seats will be arranged so that everyone is safe and physically distanced
- If you are unable to attend a session you registered for, please cancel your booking so that someone else may reserve the spot.
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Drawing Manga: Bodies, Hands, Feet
Date: Thursday, August 5
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Format: Online (Zoom)
Registration: Register online, at any BPL location or call 604-314-2480
Age: 13-18
How to Join: You will need a computer/device with internet connection and audio. The Zoom link for the workshop will be sent through email the day before the event.
Organizer: teenservices@bpl.bc.ca for any questions or if you want to cancel your registration
Description: Teens will learn how to draw manga under the instruction of comic artist Janice Liu. Participants will learn how to draw character bodies, hands, and feet.
Supplies Needed: Pencil and paper/preferred drawing tools. If you need supplies, email teenservices@bpl.bc.ca for more information (they can provide supplies).
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Burnaby Public Library Events:
Teen Advisory Group
Date: Wednesday, August 4
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration: None
Age: All teens
How to Join: Email teenservices@bpl.bc.ca for the Zoom link
Description: The Teen Advisory Group is a “diverse and inclusive” group of teens from the Burnaby community working towards improving library services for teens in Burnaby. They advise, plan, create, and promote library services and are the voices of the teen Burnaby community.
For more info on TAG, check this link: https://bpl.bc.ca/people-help/bpl-for-teens/teen-advisory-group
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Letters to the MLA from our youth
Have thoughts you would like to share with the MLA? We'd love to hear them! We welcome submissions from all youth of Burnaby-Deer Lake. Email us at anne.kang.mla@leg.bc.ca with your letter to the MLA.
No submissions this week.
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COVID-19 updates from the BC Centre for Disease Control
There is a total of 1,231 active cases in British Columbia as of July 30, 2021. A total of 146,876 people who tested positive have recovered.
Fraser Health Authority, which includes the City of Burnaby, has a total of 85,287 confirmed cases, of which 277 are active.
As of today, there are more than 3,139,451 completed tests. Our province has adjusted testing to 595,857 people per 1,000,000.
Total vaccine doses administered in B.C. is 6,774,257.
For more information, please visit BCCDC's website
COVID Resources
For medical info, visit covid-19.bccdc.ca or call 811
For vaccination info, visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated
For financial supports for people and businesses, visit this page.
For PHO orders and guidance, visit this page.
For seniors looking for additional support, or for those looking to support seniors, call 211 or visit bc211.ca
For virtual mental health resources, click here.
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Community Office Information
With the recent Restart BC announcement, our office is open for walk-in inquires again! Our office hour is from Monday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm (excluding statutory holidays). We encourage constituents to contact us by phone or email for constituency services. We look forward to hearing from you!
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