The wait is nearly over for those anxiously awaiting the reopening of the local Army & Navy department store.
The store at 502 Columbia St. has been closed for renovations, but will reopen on Friday, Oct. 13 at 9:30 a.m. The store, a downtown fixture, has been closed since early this summer.
Burger Heaven helps seniors
Burger Heaven is sinking its teeth into the Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation for National Seniors Day.
As part of National Seniors Day on Sunday, Oct. 1, the local restaurant will donate a portion of the day’s sales to the foundation.
“When I was asked to consider sponsoring the Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation for National Seniors Day, I said yes right away,” said Burger Heaven owner Jude Mural. “There are so many good non-profits to support, but seniors care is essential. Most people have had parents or grandparents transition to a care home, and their comfort is important. I’m happy to support the foundation in their work.”
Folks can drop in to Burger Heaven anytime between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. The restaurant is located at 77 10th St.
“We’re thrilled to have one of New Westminster’s most popular restaurants uprooting us for National Seniors Day,” Jason Lesage, executive director of the Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation, said in a press release. “It’s important to pay tribute to our elders because they built our society and created a high standard of living for everyone. Burger Heaven is a strong supporter of community organizations in New West, and they’re demonstrating their commitment for helping seniors in the city.”
Film industry feeds hungry folks
The film industry is taking part in the fifth annual Reel Thanksgiving Challenge to see who can raise the most funds and food for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Beginning Sept. 25 and coinciding with Hunger Awareness Week in Canada, dozens of productions and local unions currently filming in B.C. will be competing to raises funds and foods for the food bank, which helps more than 26,500 people each week. The campaign ends Oct. 6.
Last year’s Reel Thanksgiving Challenge raised a record-breaking $156,830 for the food bank.
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