In the Community

Jennifer Wolowic and Simon Le Pine’s wedding day had a distinctly New Westminster flair.

Studying French in high school? French for the Future (Le français pour l’avenir) is holding its annual French essay contest and there is more than $250,000 in scholarships up for grabs.

Students at Lord Kelvin Elementary School proved they’re a generous bunch by raising hundreds of dollars in the school’s recent Terry Fox Run.

Sahara Sandhu’s recent act of kindness proved that philanthropy can start at any age. Last year, while fundraising for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast charity bike ride, New Westminster school liaison officer Const.

Tim Armstrong always wanted to be a firefighter and after 36 years of service, he was recognized as Fire Chief of the Year by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. “It’s totally unexpected.

Friday, Oct. 13 Family cooking nights for parents and kids six to 12 years old in New West. Grandparents and caregivers welcome. Bring your family and cook up something yummy. Free, but registration required. Fridays, Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov.

What's happening Around Town

1. Celebrate Fire Prevention Week at the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services’ 2017 open house on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Barnabas Church is reaching out to communities in Mexico that were devastated by a recent earthquake. Along with food like tacos and pozole (a traditional Mexican stew or soup), an Oct. 7 fundraiser featured entertainment. Rev.

The New West Film Fest is taking on an international flair in 2017. The film festival returns to the Royal City from Oct. 19 to 21, during which time a number of short-length and feature films will be screened at Landmark 10 New Westminster.