In the Community

New Westminster residents are invited to attend the city’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony this Friday, Nov. 11 at city hall. The ceremony gets underway at 10:30 a.m.

It was an extra special day on Friday for staff at the Justice Institute of B.C. The New Westminster-based school celebrated its police academy’s 150th graduating class in a special ceremony attended by Minister of Public Safety Mike Morris .

It’s a tradition that has endured for more than 100 years – the annual Remembrance Day memorial service hosted by the Royal Westminster Regiment.

Two local residents are hoping pedestrians will come out of the woodwork to help create a one-stop spot where people can find out all they need to know about walking in New West.

When Swedish author Stieg Larsson created the iconic character Lisbeth Salander for his Millennium trilogy, he originated a world zeal for Scandinavian crime fiction.

The world of archeology draws lots of attention as expeditions and research at sites around the world uncover immensely interesting materials.

The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce will be handing out the hardware at next week’s Platinum Awards. The annual awards recognize local businesses, residents and non-profit organizations in a variety of categories.

What's happening Around Town

Dealing with transitions and loss takes more than pulling up one’s bootstraps and moving on. Century House is teaming up with the Camp Kerry Society on an afternoon of conversation on Living With Transitions, Loss and Change.

Friday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 6 PHOTOGraphie, professional photography festival, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia At. Includes public workshops, gallery and contests. Infor at www.photographiefestival.ca. Saturday, Nov.