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The week ahead in New West: What’s up Nov. 13 to 19?

The week ahead in New West: What’s up Nov. 13 to 19?

Holiday events and live entertainment are among the items on the New West calendar this week
Map: New cookie sold at New West Tim Hortons to help families over the holidays

Map: New cookie sold at New West Tim Hortons to help families over the holidays

The white chocolate sugar cookie with a smile on top will be sold at five restaurants in New West Nov. 13 to 19.
What is 6PPD and why is it killing our coho?

What is 6PPD and why is it killing our coho?

Researchers are raising alarm after dozens of coho salmon killed by chemicals
Lighting spectacle Canyon Lights returns for the festive season

Lighting spectacle Canyon Lights returns for the festive season

The annual winter wonderland at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is back to fill another year of time-honoured traditions and raise money for charity
Minter: Funky and fun holiday décor from our gardens

Minter: Funky and fun holiday décor from our gardens

Master gardener Brian Minter: Avoid the showy plants and create a natural selection for the holidays.
Artisan, crafts and vintage sales: What’s coming up in New West

Artisan, crafts and vintage sales: What’s coming up in New West

Get into the holiday spirit with One-of-a-kind shopping experiences in New Westminster
'I don't think they'll arrest me now': Island barber helped make 'UFO' that became legendary in Duncan

'I don't think they'll arrest me now': Island barber helped make 'UFO' that became legendary in Duncan

“We were just a bunch of people having fun and had no idea what this was going to create,” White said.
Fungi feast: After last year's drought, a banner season for mushrooms

Fungi feast: After last year's drought, a banner season for mushrooms

Mushrooms are having a moment, likely partly inspired by the COVID pandemic, which sparked an interest in getting outside and foraging for free wild food
Monique Keiran: Railway scandal that rocked Canada marks its 150th anniversary

Monique Keiran: Railway scandal that rocked Canada marks its 150th anniversary

The Opposition revealed that a business group had been granted the Canadian Pacific Railway contract in exchange for political donations of $360,000 (about $9 million in today’s dollars)
Opinion: Canada's refugee pilot programs risk making refugees prove their worth

Opinion: Canada's refugee pilot programs risk making refugees prove their worth

Canada has cultivated a reputation for being welcoming toward refugees. However, a new pilot program risks jeopardizing that reputation by making asylum seekers prove their economic worth.