Burnaby CPA

Background

Since 2016, Gloria has volunteered for CTRS Cat Therapy and Rescue Association in various capacities.  CTRS is a registered charity that specializes in special needs cats, cats from overcrowded shelters, abandoned cats and owner surrenders that are at risk of euthanasia.  Their goal is to help change the lives of rescue animals and the lives of those who have adopted them. 

Gloria served as the Treasurer of the Hyack Festival Association for thirteen years  She continues to serve as a volunteer in the Hyack International Parade. Hyack is a registered charity that builds community spirit through festivals and other events which help preserve the rich history and traditions of New Westminster.

Gloria joined the North Road Merchants Association in 2004, and contributed to the process in which it became an official business improvement area in 2009. She served as the Treasurer from 2005 to 2020.

The Chartered General Accountants’ Association of British Columbia recognized Gloria’s outstanding service to the Burnaby/Royal City Chapter by presenting her with the J/M. MacBeth Award of Merit. She served as the Professional Development Chairman for seven years and served on the Board from 1981 to 2003.

Chartered Professional Accountant 

The Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation emerged from the belief that Canada needs a single, unified accounting profession. All 40 of the accounting bodies in Canada have unified under the CPA banner.

A combined Canadian accounting profession, built on the strengths of three legacy designations (Chartered Accountant, Certified Management Accountant and Certified General Accountant), are more than 190,000 members strong and are better positioned to represent their interests in Canada and abroad. Unification has enhanced the influence, relevance and contribution of the Canadian accounting profession. The public interest is served by common codes of conduct, disciplinary systems and licensing regimes.

Burnaby – North Road History

North Road was originally developed as part of the plan to protect New Westminster from an American attack. Its purpose was to provide access to the ocean, via Burrard Inlet, should the Fraser River be blocked by ice during the winter. At the end of the road, land was reserved for a dock and blockhouse stocked with supplies and ammunition. The feared assault never materialised and North Road was used primarily by Royal City residents who wished to picnic at the beach. In the 1880s, the road was used more often as a route to Burrard Inlet where travellers could board a ferry for the City of Port Moody. Later the village of “Aliceville” developed at the end of the road with a railway station, two hotels and several summer cottages.

The road’s route over the mountain remained in use until the 1960s, when this section was closed to traffic. Today, North Road is a historic trail and the oldest road in the Lower Mainland.