A BCITSA community project is fighting food insecurity

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Mack

Community Fridge (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

Over half of Canadian post-secondary students struggle with food security. The BCIT Student Association, in partnership with BCIT and the Burnaby Primary Care Network, is helping the community support one another. The Community Fridge is a program where members of the community can donate and receive food.

Fridge Location — Located on the second floor of SE2 (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

The fridge is located on the second floor of SE2 on the Burnaby Campus. The program operates on a policy of “take what you need” and “leave what you can.” With this structure, the BCITSA strives for the fridge to be an accessible, safe, and low-barrier resource for the BCIT community.

The Community Fridge accepts any of the following unopened and non-expired donations:

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Dry Goods
Sealed Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Grab And Go Food
Breads and Pastries
Fresh Eggs
Dairy Products
Meat Alternatives

Visit the website for more information or to get involved with the program.

A part of the Food Support Hub (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

The BCIT Student Association is helping students face rising food costs

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Mack

Food Pantry Shelf (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

Through the Food Pantry, the BCIT Student Association and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank offer essential goods to students. The Food Pantry is stocked with fresh food, shelf-stable food, and hygiene products. It is available to all BCIT students with a valid student ID. Students can access the pantry once per week and are asked to “take only what you need and will consume.”

Pantry Door — Food Pantry Located in SE2 (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

The Food Pantry is on the second floor of SE2 on the Burnaby campus, right beside the elevators. It is open on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. If you are unable to stop by, you can make an appointment for emergency food support.

Food Pantry Fridge (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

The Food Pantry accepts donations and volunteers:

Visit the website for further information.

United Way Halloween Pancake Breakfast returns to BCIT

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Mack

The annual United Way Halloween Pancake Breakfast returns to BCIT. Start your Halloween morning with some pancakes and support essential workers. On Monday, October 31st, the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment invites you to the NE4 Carpentry Building anytime from 6:45am to 10:00am.

You may optionally bring your costume, cup, plate, cutlery, or a small cash donation; just be sure to bring your appetite. The suggested donation is $3, and tableware will be provided if you are unable to supply your own. Donations are already breaking records with corporate sponsors raising over $7300 in support of essential workers.

Attendees include Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, BCIT Interim President Paul McCollough, and Dean of BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment Wayne Hand. Stop by and support the annual tradition, dating back to the early 2000s.

Visit the event’s website for more details.

Salmon Sunday at Cariboo Dam

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Mack

Cariboo Dam Salmon Ladder (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

Pacific salmon are making the remarkable journey from the ocean back to the creek where they spawned. On Sunday, October 23rd, the Burnaby Lake Park Association is hosting guided walks of the salmon migration. The free walks run from 11:00am to 2:00pm and feature information about salmon, the history of Cariboo Dam, and a Waterways of Burnaby poster.

Salmon spend most of their lives in the ocean but return at the end of their life cycle to spawn. Cariboo Dam is a prime vantage point to witness this cycle begin anew.

The walks utilize the iNaturalist App to help you identify and learn about the local plants, fungi, and wildlife. The guided walks are currently full, but you can join the waitlist online.

For further information visit the Burnaby Lake Park Association website.

Connection to Burnaby Lake — Trail to Burnaby Lake (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

Eerie Illusions returns to the Burnaby Village Museum

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Mack

Welcome — Eerie Ilusions Bridge (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

Creepy crawlers, crows, and costumes return to the Burnaby Village Museum. Until October 30^th, the 10-acre venue transforms to host Eerie Illusions. Take a self-guided tour among haunting light shows, spooky soundscapes, and ghoulish games.

Eerie Illusions encourages costumes and welcomes guests of all ages. Food trucks are on site from Green Coast Coffee, Reel Mac and Cheese, and Cravings Kettle Corn. The event runs from 5:30pm to 10:30pm but is closed Monday, October 24^th. Tickets are available online and at the door.

Ticket Prices

Adults: $10

Children (2-12): $5

Children (under 2): Free

Museum Entrance — Burnaby Village Museum (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

Visit the website for ticket inquiries and further details.

BCIT Women in Trades Meet Up

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mack

NE2 Joinery (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

BCIT Women in Trades is having a Meet Up on Thursday, October 20^th. People who identify as women, and allies, are invited to Habitat Pub from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The afternoon is an opportunity for snacks, stories, and community building with women at different stages in their careers.

Attendees are asked to register for the event online to ensure enough food and space is available. The event is organized by the BCIT Women in Trades Faculty with support from Keen Utility and their She Builds grant program.

For further information and questions, please contact witt@bcit.ca

Habitat Pub (Mack McGillivray / Evolution 1079)

Beyond The Sidelines – The Return of Sports Part 2: Volleyball

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mack

After two long years, athletes and spectators are fully able to return to the sports they love. In this two-part series, host MacKay McGillivray explores how two governing bodies in British Columbia traversed the road back to the return of sports. Part two focuses on the return of volleyball and features guest Kevin Berar, communications manager for Volleyball BC.

Special thanks to Kevin Berar and Volleyball BC for providing the volleyball audio used in this podcast.

Beyond The Sidelines – The Return of Sports Part 1: Curling

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Mack

After two long years, athletes and spectators are fully able to return to the sports they love. In this two-part series, host MacKay McGillivray explores how two governing bodies in British Columbia traversed the road back to the return of sports. Part one focuses on the return of curling and features guest Doug Sarti, communications and marketing manager for Curl BC.

The curling audio used in this podcast is from archival footage of the men’s curling gold medal final between Canada and Norway at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. The use of this audio is solely for non-commercial and educational purposes aimed at promoting curling.

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