Tabua Tattoo
Andrew Midtskau grew up in Fiji and spent his childhood there before moving to Canada as a young adult. He is now a business owner, a Burnaby resident, and a professional tattoo artist with more than 15 years of experience. For Andrew, Tabua Tattoo is more than a business or career, it is a nod to his connection to Fiji. Tattoos first caught his eye when he was in elementary school...Read More
Home for the Holidays: keepin’ it local this season
Halloween has spirited away, and the holidays will soon be upon us. Heights merchants, as everyone else, are already working on making sure local shoppers have the goods and services they need to get ready for all the festivities! With the strain, uncertainty and economic impact of the pandemic, keepin’ it local during the holiday season and supporting your local businesses have...Read More
Every field can be sustainable, and these businesses prove it
Even with a strong desire to help the environment, it can be nerve-wracking to how they can be more sustainable. Sometimes, all it takes is hearing someone else’s story about how they made the jump successfully, to be inspired themselves. Taking action to better the environment is a way to stand out and become a leader in creating everlasting change. From decorating a salon, to communicating...Read More
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
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