In the Community

A local residence that’s provided housing to hundreds of seniors is celebrating a milestone. Connaught Heights Villa is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an on-site barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 25.

Landscape architect Bruce Hemstock will be sharing stories about the development of Westminster Pier Park at this weekend’s Faces of the Fraserspeaker program at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

1. Enjoy the great vibe of the final Fridays on Front of the summer on Friday, Aug. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.

That’s it. Go back inside and stay there.

We wrote recently of some references to local earthquakes during the 1860s, ’70s and ’80s. We have also been looking more closely at one from 1885.

New West Pride drew an estimated 30,000 people through its five hours in downtown. Columbia Street was blocked off and there were several stages going with live music and a DJ. A wrestling ring was also set up by Royal City Wrestling.

There's plenty of room and time for everyone to get that perfect sunflower selfie

What's happening Around Town

Together, we can – that’s what the New West Pride Street Festival this year is all about. The annual street festival is returning this Saturday with rainbows, music, food trucks, beer and entertainment from 3 to 8 p.m. along Columbia Street.

New West Pride has become a favourite in New West since it began in 2010. But Pride couldn’t happen without the help of volunteers. This year, more than 100 volunteers will be helping set up events for the street festival.