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Burnaby MLAs Host Annual Summer BBQ, Celebrates Community Togetherness

Darpan News Desk , 13 Aug, 2025 01:19 PM
  • Burnaby MLAs Host Annual Summer BBQ, Celebrates Community Togetherness

On a sunny weekend of August 2nd, BC NDP MLAs Raj Chouhan, Anne Kang, and Paul Choi hosted their annual summer BBQ at Edmonds Park in Burnaby, sharing a joyful afternoon with local residents.

BC NDP Burnaby North MLA Janet Routledge, former NDP MP Peter Julian, and hundreds of community members also joined the celebration and shared the joyness.

Raj Chouhan said, “It was a wonderful day. I sincerely thank all the families, friends, and constituents who came out to enjoy great food, laughter, and sunshine together, filling the day with warmth and energy.”

Anne Kang shared, “A heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our summer BBQ, making it a memorable event. From delicious food and laughter to games and lively conversations, the event truly came alive because of everyone’s participation.”

Paul Choi emphasized, “We strongly believe that building a strong community foundation starts with active participation and listening to people’s voices, while fostering connections through sharing meals. We look forward to many more opportunities to work together and create a vibrant community.”

The organizers extended special thanks to Burnaby Firefighters Local 323 for their hard work in helping make the event a success, and for their ongoing dedication to keeping the community safe.

 

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