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Climate change event at Douglas College to spark dialogue on green building

Climate change event at Douglas College to spark dialogue on green building

An upcoming climate change conversation at Douglas College hopes to inform students about the positive environmental effects of building greener infrastructure.
New Westminster aims to be a dementia-friendly city

New Westminster aims to be a dementia-friendly city

New Westminster is aiming to be a place where people with dementia and their caregivers are safe, supported and valued.
Millennials embrace the flexibility of car sharing

Millennials embrace the flexibility of car sharing

Giving up your personal vehicle in favour of car sharing is a way for millennials to “have it all,” according to a local car share co-operative.
Tales from a busy spring in New West

Tales from a busy spring in New West

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What's happening in New West? Top weekend picks for March 18 to 20

What's happening in New West? Top weekend picks for March 18 to 20

1. Stock up on tasty treats at Holy Eucharist Cathedral’s annual Easter bake sale. Just in time for Easter, the sale features traditional paskas, babkas, perogies, cabbage rolls, Ukrainian sausage (kielbasa), borscht, beet horseradish and more.
Sing into spring with Camp Kerry choir

Sing into spring with Camp Kerry choir

What's happening Around Town
New West police soccer school registration next month

New West police soccer school registration next month

It’s almost that time of year again – time to register your kids for the New Westminster Police Department soccer school. The annual soccer school runs from July 18 to 22 this year and is open to kids ages five to 10.
Cops taking applications for student academy

Cops taking applications for student academy

Ever dreamed of patrolling the streets and locking up bad guys? Well, the New Westminster Police Department is currently accepting applications for its annual student police academy, which runs July 4 to 16.
New West neighbourhood grants up for grabs

New West neighbourhood grants up for grabs

Block parties, arts shows, craft workshops, ethnic celebrations and community gardens are just a few of ways Royal City residents have used the neighbourhood grants to build a sense of community.
River Market unveils new indoor hopscotch game this week

River Market unveils new indoor hopscotch game this week

Royal City residents are invited to hop on down to River Market to check out what could be the longest indoor hopscotch installation in the world.