
Hats Off Day 2025: Burnaby Heights Comes Down with a Disco Fever!
BURNABY, British Columbia – February 10, 2025 – It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie! Hats Off Day returns to Burnaby Heights on Saturday, June 7, 2025, with an exciting theme: “Disco Fever.” Hastings Street will transform into a 1970s party as Burnaby Heights businesses and community members come together with music, costumes, and community fun. Applications...Read More
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 on the Heights!
Kick off the Year of the Snake with good vibes, festive fun, and a touch of luck right here on the Heights! Lion Dancers Feel the excitement as Lion Dancers bring their vibrant energy to our local shops, spreading blessings and prosperity for 2025. It’s a timeless tradition that’s as thrilling to watch as it is meaningful. The Lion Dancers will begin at the Heights...Read More
Deck the Heights 2024
Get ready for the festive spirit to soar as Deck the Heights returns to Burnaby Heights on Dec. 1, 2024! Santa's Merry Stroll Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 as the merry old soul Santa Claus makes his way through Burnaby Heights. For up to five hours, he’ll be greeting locals and paying visits to as many businesses as his jolly feet can...Read More
Heights Merchants Urge Burnaby Council to Protect Businesses from Translink Plan to Eliminate Curbside Parking on Hastings St.
For Immediate Release November 18, 2024 Burnaby, BC – The Heights Merchants Association (HMA) is voicing dismay and disappointment with a TransLink recommendation to Burnaby Council – to remove convenient curbside parking and eliminate 50% of public parking spots that support small businesses on Hastings Street east of Willingdon, and their customers, in favour of a bus-only lane. The HMA,...Read More
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The Heights Merchants Association respectfully acknowledges the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. This day reminds us of the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada, urging us to engage in meaningful dialogue, recognize the past, and strive for a more equitable and inclusive future. As part of this community, we would like to share some...Read More
Able Wellness Centre: Redefining holistic health in Burnaby Heights
Burnaby Heights is well-known for its health and wellness establishments. Able Wellness, in the heart of the district, is redefining holistic health, blending passion, expertise, and community into a one-stop shop for wellness. It was founded by Ji Hyun (Alicia) Lee, who has more than ten years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Kinesiologist. The...Read More
National Self-Care Day: Tips from Burnaby Heights Wellness Professionals
In celebration of National Self-Care Day, we turned to four wellness experts in Burnaby Heights to gain insights on how they manage burnout in their careers and their tips for maintaining well-being. Their experiences and insights offer valuable lessons for all of us striving for balance, and remind us that even those dedicated to caring for others must prioritize their own health and...Read More
Hats Off Day 2024 Parade Winners Announced!
BURNABY, B.C – July 9, 2024 – The Heights Merchants Association held its 2024 Hats Off Day Parade Awards Presentation this morning at Gulf & Fraser Credit Union. The event recognized the parade participants who excelled in categories such as Best Overall Entry, Best Engagement, Best Parade Theme, Most Creative, and Best Merchant Entry. The “Once Upon A Time” theme was...Read More