Local Business

Change is in the winds at the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, as the board is now looking to hire a new executive director.

A little warmth goes a long way in the damp winter months, especially for those living on the streets. It's in that spirit that Realtors at Park Georgia Realty and RE/MAX Advantage Realty are joining in the 17th annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive.

Mark your calendars now for the next film in the Last Mondays at the Movies series. On tap for Nov. 28 is the British film Made in Dagenham. It's on at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., starting at 7: 30 p.m.

When the industry you work in begins to shrink and move away, you can try to change with it, or follow it wherever it goes, or you can be like Joanne Leblanc and use your industry skills in a new business entirely.

Do you have a bit of Ebenezer Scrooge in your heart? The Vagabond Players are seeking a Scrooge for their Christmas production, Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge. The play will be on at the Bernie Legge Theatre from Dec. 15 to Jan. 7.

Queensborough is now home to a Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, the first location in B.C. for the home improvement retail giant. The store held its grand opening on Tuesday and is continuing festivities into the weekend.

Walking into Joey's Video Stop on 12th Street, owner Joey Le is offering comfort to a distraught woman. She's been robbed and had her heart broken by the same man.

A love of video games leads to new store on city's 12th Street

A little bit of Vancouver's Chinatown is coming to the River Market at New Westminster Quay this fall. The owners of Wild Rice Modern Chinese announced last week that they will be opening a second location at the River Market in mid-to late October.

Following Larry Ho, past locked doors and "staff only" signs, through the winding hallways that snake through the Starlight Casino, everyone he passes enthusiastically belts out, "Hi, Larry!" As the recently hired executive general manager of the Sta