Burnaby Civic Employees Union
CUPE 23 members, please join us on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Noon at the Memorial Fountain at the Burnaby Village Museum as we remember and honour those members of the Burnaby Civic Employees’ Union who served our country and gave their lives in the First World War. We will take the opportunity to recognize the service of all who came after them in other conflicts and missions around the world. We will gather and observe a minute of silence to acknowledge their sacrifices.
Burnaby Neighbourhood History
Free Speakers Series and Walking Tours
Explore a range of local history, heritage, and cultural topics. Community members are invited to bring their own stories, memories and questions to share. Presented in partnership by the Burnaby Village Museum and the Burnaby Public Library. Presentations are free but registration is required. Call the library at 604-436-5400 to reserve your place or use the links below to register online.
Songs of Resistance
October 16, 7-8:30pm
Burnaby Village Museum | 6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Register » https://www.bpl.bc.ca/events/burnaby-neighbourhood-series-songs-of-resistance
Join Solidarity Notes Labour Choir and City of Burnaby Heritage Planner Lisa Codd for an evening of song and short presentations about some of the protests and strikes that are part of Burnaby’s history. Singing along is encouraged! In partnership with the City of Burnaby Community Heritage Commission.
Join members of your Executive Board at the September 9 City Council meeting for a proclamation and acknowledgement of our 100 year anniversary:
CUPE 23 members, please join us on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Noon at the Memorial Fountain at the Burnaby Village Museum as we remember and honour those members of the Burnaby Civic Employees’ Union who served our country and gave their lives in the First World War. We will take the opportunity to recognize the service of all who came after them in other conflicts and missions around the world. We will gather and observe a minute of silence to acknowledge their sacrifices.
Precarious Workers Committee meeting – April 25 – 5:30 pm
Day of Mourning at City Hall – April 27 – 11:00 am
Below is a map of the area. Westminster Pier Park is on the Fraser River in New Westminster. Access from Begbie Street is via the parking lot adjacent to the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Elevator access is via the 4th Street parkade. The nearest Skytrain station is Columbia. We will be gathering in the plaza area in front of the concession building known as Lytton Square. The wreath laying procession at the conclusion of the event will be to WOW Westminster Public Art on Timber Wharf.
Please be aware of the ongoing construction on Front Street.
