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What's happening in New West? Top weekend picks for May 20 to 23

What's happening in New West? Top weekend picks for May 20 to 23

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Fundraiser for Syrian refugees coming to New West

Fundraiser for Syrian refugees coming to New West

Event features an eclectic array of performers
Anvil salute is a (loud) Victoria Day tradition in New West

Anvil salute is a (loud) Victoria Day tradition in New West

Royal City residents are invited to have a blast this Victoria Day at the annual anvil salute.
Save the date: May 28

Save the date: May 28

Hyack International Parade and Uptown Street Fest
New West teen meets former prime minister

New West teen meets former prime minister

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New Westminster preschool celebrates a milestone

New Westminster preschool celebrates a milestone

Local youngsters created a “rainbow of colour” as part of a pop-up art exhibition. Queen’s Park Parent Participation Preschool celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house and fun day on May 14.
Honour Victoria Day and take in the anvil salute in New Westminster

Honour Victoria Day and take in the anvil salute in New Westminster

It will soon be Victoria Day, and this occasion will once again be enthusiastically celebrated in New Westminster. Victoria Day was first honoured here just a couple of months into the city’s existence in May of 1859.
Check out these books on wealth at the New Westminster Public Library

Check out these books on wealth at the New Westminster Public Library

As journalists sift through the Panama Papers, a massive leak of information from Mossack Fonseca (a law firm that helps clients set up shell companies), global wealth is once again in the news.
Family Ties: Animal farm, baby talk, handy kids and more

Family Ties: Animal farm, baby talk, handy kids and more

Goats and bunnies and pigs, oh my. Yes, for those of you who have animal-obsessed small humans in the house, it’s that time of year again. The Queen’s Park petting farm opens for the season again this weekend, starting Saturday, May 21.
#hotpetsnotcool

#hotpetsnotcool

New awareness campaign aims to keep pets safe this summer