In the Community

Celebrate Homelessness Action Week in New West

Settlement workers are making a huge difference in the lives of newcomers to Canada – and local schools.

British Columbian stargazers are privy to a rare celestial treat this week. An epic meteor shower will rain from the constellation “Draco the Dragon” and produce a number of vibrant shooting stars. The event takes place during the nights of Oct.

I have discovered over the years there are many simple methods that help to easily perfect the meals we serve. Some are so obvious, like a meat thermometer, it is bizarre when I come across a household that does not have one.

British Columbia Notaries are urging seniors and Baby Boomers are urging seniors to plan ahead for potential health surprises. In the leadup up to today's National Seniors Day (Oct.

When people travelled in the early decades of our city and province, there were places to stay as they took in the communities and enjoyed the landscape, the steamboat travel between the Island and the Mainland, and viewed reminders of a gold rush th

New Westminster residents are invited to celebrate National Seniors’ Day with a full day of fun and information. Seniors Festival 2018: Age Friendly New West takes place at Century House on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

An Amazing Race-style competition at Royal Columbian Hospital’s 5 South/5 North wing was the “ultimate communication game” and earned the team an Above and Beyond Innovator Award from Fraser Health.

A Royal Columbian Hospital volunteer is this year’s recipient of the Above and Beyond Fraser Health Hero Award. Finderson Alves - known as Fin to everyone at RCH - started volunteering after becoming a renal dialysis patient at RCH 20 years ago.

They almost look like giant plastic screws hanging off of trees, but these strange objects serve an important purpose in the province. In fact, these peculiar gadgets are actually insect catchers.