In the Community

A different kind of art exhibit is coming to New West this month, and it’ll be hard to miss. Papergirl YVR is a community art project that showcases work submitted from people throughout the Lower Mainland at an “uncurated public exhibition.

What's happening Around Town

A hipster vibe, a sense of heritage and some unexpected locales are all part of this year’s Heritage Homes Tour. The New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society is holding its 37th annual tour on Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1. Shred all your unnecessary documents and help local causes at the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s annual shred-athon. It’s taking place on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Canada Games Pool parking lot.

New Westminster’s newest park has earned an award of excellence from the B.C. Recreation and Parks Association. The association awarded the City of New Westminster the Provincial Parks Excellence Award for 2016 for Saint Mary’s Park.

Cross Cultural Communication

1. Hunt for treasures at two of the city’s most popular neighbourhood-wide garage sales – both being held on the same day this year. The 21st annual Queen’s Park Garage Sale (in support of Canuck Place) is on Saturday, May 7 form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mayor and three councillors join residents in leading tours around the Royal City

As we have previously commented, the idea of history and what happened in the past is often an interesting concept for someone of a relatively young age.