BC's Restart Plan

I am happy to share the long-awaited news that B.C.’s Restart plan comes into effect today. Our restart will be careful and measured. We’ve laid out our plan to provide British Columbians as much predictability as we can. This plan is guided by the best advice of public health professionals about what is safe, given our current situation and what we can expect in the coming weeks.

As of Tuesday, we are in Step 1 of the plan. This means that indoor dining can resume with safety protocols, and we can start having indoor visits of up to 5 people (or one other household). Outdoor sports games can also resume for adults and youth, with no spectators at this time. These are only a few highlights – I encourage you to check out the full plan at gov.bc.ca/restartbc.

Step 2 will start June 15 at the earliest, as long as we reach a 65% first-dose vaccination rate in the 18+ population, and provided our case counts and hospitalizations continue to decline.

This means that in order to continue with our restart, and have the summer we all want, we all need to continue following public health measures – continue wearing your mask in public places, staying within your travel zone, and if you feel sick, stay at home and get tested.

For more information on B.C.'s Restart, visit: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restart

We have all sacrificed so much to try and keep our communities safe. We’ve given up precious time with loved ones; we’ve changed the way we do business; we've followed provincial health orders and adhered to guidelines. And now we can all look forward to putting this difficult time behind us.

Metro Vancouver Piper Spit Bird Count:

Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on the lookout for rarities, grab your binoculars and join a park interpreter to watch the seasonal changes of birds at Burnaby Lake.

• Date: June 8, Tuesday, 2021

• Start/End Time: 9 AM - 11 PM

• Location: Burnaby Lake Regional Park

• Price: Free 

• Ages: 15 and up

• Spaces: 4 spots remaining

• Link to Event: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/mvregionalparks/Activity_Search/piper-spit-bird-count/662

*Last day for internet registration is June 7, 2021, at 12 PM

COVID-19 Safety Measures:

Programs have been adjusted to allow for physical distancing and measures are in place to protect you and your loved ones. 

• Masks are required for everyone age 12 and older (recommended for children under the age of 12). Please bring your own masks. 

• Stay home and away from others if you have cold or flu symptoms.

• Maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from others as much as possible, including in parking lots and trail entrances.

• Walk, bike, or take transit to avoid contributing to traffic and parking issues.

• Wash or sanitize hands frequently.

• Cover coughs and sneezes.

• Dispose of any used tissues, masks or gloves in designated garbage bins. Please place used face masks and gloves in a plastic bag before securely disposing in a garbage bin.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, please RegionalParks.Info@metrovancouver.org

Summer Youth Programs

Youth looking for fun activities to do this summertime? With safety being a priority, find programs that are a match for you. These diverse and exciting programs are offered by Bonsor Recreation Complex, Burnaby Village Museum, C.G. Brown Memorial Pool, Edmonds Community Centre, Eileen Dailly Pool, Outdoor Recreation, and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

Registration Start Dates:

May 31 at 9am – Registration for Burnaby residents

June 3 – General registration (not residents of Burnaby)

Websites to registration links, contacts, programs, details, and further information:

https://www.burnaby.ca/About-Burnaby/News-and-Media/Newsroom/Burnaby-Residents-Offered-Priority-Registration-for-Summer-Programs_s2_p7662.html

https://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do.html

https://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Be-Active-Programs/Programs-for-Everyone/Youth.html

https://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Arts-and-Heritage/Shadbolt-Centre-for-the-Arts/Arts-Programs.html

Bonsor Recreation Complex

Program:

Dungeons & Dragons (Teen)

Fantasy Art

Guitar/Drums Combo (Teen)

Instrument Sampler (Teen)

K-Pop – BlackPink Series (Teen)

K-Pop – BTS Series (Teen)

Swim – Bronze Cross

Burnaby Village Museum

Program:

Blacksmithing – Basic

C.G. Brown Memorial Pool

Program:

Swim – Bronze Cross

Swim – Bronze Medallion

Swim – Canadian Swim Patrol

Swim – National Lifeguard Pre-Cert / Re-Cert

Swim – Teen Stroke Improvement & Fitness

Edmonds Community Centre

Program:

Swim – Bronze Cross

Swim – CPR C Re-Cert

Swim – Teen Stroke Improvement & Fitness

Eileen Dailly Pool

Program:

Swim – Bronze Cross

Swim – Bronze Medallion

Swim – Teen Stroke Improvement & Fitness

Outdoor Recreation

Program:

Heighten Your Hiking Skills

Kayaking Birthday Party

Outdoor Photography: Smartphone Workshop (12-16yrs)

Pump It Up: Intro to Biking

Youth Canoeing

Youth Kayaking

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Program:

Character Design Fundamentals

Fashion Design & Illustration Fundamentals

Story: A Fiction Intensive for Youth

Summer Ballet Repertoire

Summer Dance Intensive (13-16yrs)

Summer Teen Drawing Intensive

Teen Summer Artist’s Studio

Tie Dye & Shibori Fabric Dyeing