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Here's the new woman at the helm of Tourism New Westminster

Here's the new woman at the helm of Tourism New Westminster

A former journalist is looking forward to the chance of telling New Westminster’s story.
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Handbell choir invites more New West kids to join

Handbell choir invites more New West kids to join

Are there any New Westminster children out there who’d like to learn music and ring handbells? Queens Avenue United Church has set up a junior handbell choir, and it’s welcoming more members to join. The group meets Mondays at 3:45 p.m.
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Healthwise: The dangers that lurk in your bathroom

Healthwise: The dangers that lurk in your bathroom

What is the most dangerous room in your home? For many, it’s the bathroom. It’s common for seniors - when they get up after using the toilet in the middle of the night - to have a sudden drop in blood pressure and fainting.
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New West museum rounds up some spooky stuff

New West museum rounds up some spooky stuff

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Putting New Westminster’s gardens and baskets on the map

Putting New Westminster’s gardens and baskets on the map

Claude LeDoux has spent a lifetime building community – one plant at a time. LeDoux recently retired as the City of New Westminster’s horticulture manager, but if you think he’s turning in his gardening gloves, you’d be wrong.
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Here's what fall was like in New Westminster's early years

Here's what fall was like in New Westminster's early years

When you look through the history of a town, you’ll often notice the changing ways in which special days and seasons were recognized and celebrated. This information is frequently included in presentations of all types on local history.
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Queensborough Community Centre gets kids into the kitchen

Are your kids ready to tackle MasterChef Junior ? Whether you have a young kitchen wizard or whether your little one’s new to all things culinary, Queensborough Community Centre has some offerings for you.
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Kelvin students still accepting donations

Kelvin students still accepting donations

There’s still time to help Lord Kelvin Elementary school reach its fundraising goal for the 2018 Terry Fox Run. Students and staff completed their annual run in September, but the school is still accepting donations until the end of October.
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Dig up those old perennials and plant new Holland bulbs

Dig up those old perennials and plant new Holland bulbs

This is the perfect time of year to plant and to dig up items already growing in your garden. Confusing? Not really.
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Here's how a retiring city councillor is giving back to New West

Here's how a retiring city councillor is giving back to New West

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