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New Westminster residents invited to remember veterans at No Stone Left Alone

New Westminster residents invited to remember veterans at No Stone Left Alone

Hundreds of poppies will be placed on military gravestones to ensure soldiers are not forgotten. The second annual No Stone Left Alone poppy ceremony will take place in the military section of Fraser Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 5.
This New West street is the place to be on Halloween

This New West street is the place to be on Halloween

A Sapperton family is trying to liven up a street that’s normally pretty quiet on Halloween. Christie Man is inviting community members to attend the second annual Rest In Peace on Kelly Street event on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
New West Craft gets set for a festive fall

New West Craft gets set for a festive fall

Lovers of all things handmade have extra chances to enjoy New West Craft markets this season. Fall markets are back at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., on Saturday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 17. Both markets are set to run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Plant a tree to remember a hero

Plant a tree to remember a hero

We’re heading into November – the remembrance month. A time to reflect and honour Canada’s fallen. Of all the words that we use to describe what happens during Remembrance month, we never use the word “celebrate.
You can volunteer, donate or shop at this popular New West event

You can volunteer, donate or shop at this popular New West event

The Century House Association is gearing up one of its most popular events of the fall. The annual craft sale and tea takes place on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 620 Eighth St.
Where to go Halloween costume shopping in Vancouver

Where to go Halloween costume shopping in Vancouver

Still haven't found your Halloween costume? This list might help!
Check out the ‘fungus among us’ at this fall Mushroom Show

Check out the ‘fungus among us’ at this fall Mushroom Show

You can learn more about mushrooms and fungi at the Vancouver Mycological Society ’s upcoming Mushroom Show at the Richmond Nature Park. The event is by donation, and runs from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, November 4.
What's happening in New West this weekend? Top picks for Oct. 26 to 28

What's happening in New West this weekend? Top picks for Oct. 26 to 28

1. Have a graveyard smash at Canada Games Pool for its Monster Mash festivities on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Bubble gum art project gives public something to chew on

Bubble gum art project gives public something to chew on

And four other events that make Vancouver awesome this week
Have a graveyard smash at New Westminster’s Monster Mash

Have a graveyard smash at New Westminster’s Monster Mash

Canada Games Pool will be rockin’ for Halloween 2018. Lisa Coleman, an aquatic coordinator at Canada Games Pool, is part of a team of students in the management of community events and festivals course.