Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
This year, we are celebrating Mother’s Day a little differently. Since in-person Mother’s Day brunches and celebrations will have to be put on hold, let’s still celebrate our Mothers as best we can. They deserve a day (and more) of appreciation for all of their love. This Mother’s Day, let’s show our moms how much they mean to us, and support local while we’re doing so....Read More
Elevate Your Morning and Support a Local Heights Cafe
If you’re a coffee lover and a morning person, elevate your morning by enjoying fresh baked goods and a delicious cup of coffee from your local Heights businesses. Here are a few coffee shops in The Heights that are open to serve you through take-out or delivery. Let’s support local businesses! CAFES Cafeoca Brazillian Bistro ...Read More
Burnaby Heights to cancel this year’s Hats Off Day
The Heights Merchants Association has decided to cancel Hats Off Day for 2020, to protect the public and do their social duty to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 infections. “With approximately 700 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada, as of today, and countless additional cases that have not been tested or confirmed, hosting a festival for 50,000 people would be foolish and...Read More
Office Temporary Closure Notice
Due to COVID-19, Health Canada advisory, and theHeights Merchants Association’s duty to “flatten the curve” –that is, to minimize and slow the spread of infections, HMA staffwill be working from home for the foreseeable future.We will continue to serve our community and membershipas we work together to support our nation’s effortsto slow and stop the spread COVID-19. We are reachable by...Read More
Holiday competition brings pizzazz to Burnaby Heights
BURNABY, B.C. – Things have never looked brighter for the holidays on Burnaby Heights. In addition to the shimmering holiday lights, a year-long pilot project by the City of Burnaby, the local merchants will be all-hands-on-decking the Heights for the holidays. The Heights Merchants Association is celebrating the season with a new festive event, Deck the Heights, with a spotlight on the...Read More
Crave the Heights: What are you Craving?
Get ready for Burnaby Heights’ delicious event coming this August 16-25! Dive into a selection of special dishes during the 10-day dining event, Crave the Heights. The food event highlights the diverse selection of foods that Burnaby Heights has to offer. From set menus, specials, appetizer deals, happy hour to dessert, there is something for everyone. So what are you craving for?The...Read More
Hats Off Day 2019 Parade Winners
The Heights Merchants Association held its 2019 Hats Off Day Parade Award Ceremony this morning (June 38, 2019) at Community Savings Credit Union. The ceremony honoured the parade participants who excelled in specific categories such as Best Overall Entry, Best Engagement, Best Parade Theme, Most Creative, and Best Merchant Entry. The Heights Superheroes theme was well embraced and both the...Read More
Restoring and Extending the “History of the Heights” Mural
The HMA has been creating murals since 2002, and today we have 11 of them. Some are as large as 60 feet long and 25 feet high. Smaller ones are 9 or 10 feet high and 3 feet wide. The Mural we are showcasing today was originally created in 2002 and was at risk of permanent damage. In 2018, we hired ArtVision Painting of Burnaby, to repair and seal the wall’s surface. We then rehired...Read More