In the Community

British Columbia needs to do a better job of encouraging seniors to get vaccinated. That’s one of the findings of a recently released report from the B.C. Seniors Advocate – Monitoring Seniors Services 2019.

LEADS workshops are tackling a variety of topics in the coming weeks – and you’re invited to check them out.

Saturday, Feb. 29 New Westminster Youth Ambassador Team burger and trivia night fundraiser, 5 to 9 p.m. at The Royal Crown Castle, 101-319 Governors Crt. Under 19 will be admitted. Partial proceeds to B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs.

What's happening Around Town

1. Check out some great talent when the New Westminster Secondary School Musical Theatre program presents Beauty and the Beast at Massey Theatre Feb. 26 to 29. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. Details and tickets at www.

What's happening Around Town

The book launch for Craft Beer Culture and Modern Medievalism: Brewing Dissent takes place Thursday, Feb. 27 at Douglas College.

The Parents’ Night Out Committee is hosting A Panel on Vaping on Tuesday, Mar. 3 at the Justice Institute of BC.

Kids Borough a collaboration between the city and school district.

Raz Chan knows what it’s like to be bullied. He lived through it in Winnipeg in the ’70s and ’80s. “I was one of the few Chinese kids in the area,” he told the Record , adding kids would get physical with him “just for being Chinese.