In the Community

1. Attend the grand opening of New Westminster’s new animal shelter on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 420 Boyne St.

What's happening Around Town

What's happening Around Town

1. Attend the official opening of the new exhibition at the New Westminster Museum – An Ocean of Peace: 100 Years of Sikhs in New Westminster. The opening reception is on Friday, Jan 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.

Douglas College has unveiled its first-ever coat of arms to celebrate the school’s 50th year of operations.

Learn about tugboats and make your own origami version this weekend

A local woman plans to help out family and post-secondary students with her lottery winnings. When Eleanor Kendall scratched her way to a Set for Life top prize of $675,000, she knew she wanted to use the money to give back.

What's happening Around Town

1. Learn about the Mighty Fraser when local historian Archie Miller makes a presentation at Faces of the Fraser – Fraser River Stories. Fun facts and odd stories are among the offerings at the presentation on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

The wet and cold snow Sunday morning brought out the best and worst of the season, as children and their parents enjoyed the rare moments of tobogganing in the area, while others broke out the shovels.