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Blessed are the pets

Blessed are the pets

St. Barnabas Church goes to the dogs (and cats)
Royal Westminster Regiment bids farewell to local veteran

Royal Westminster Regiment bids farewell to local veteran

A veteran with strong ties to the Royal Westminster Regiment recently passed away. Walter Tyler, who was raised in New Westminster, passed away on Aug. 27 after complications following surgery.
Hey, New West, want to adopt a library?

Hey, New West, want to adopt a library?

Pop-up library project is looking for homes for three more libraries
New West church blessing pets

New West church blessing pets

It could be a bit wild at St. Barnabas Church this weekend – and that’s a good thing. St. Barnabas Church is having its annual pet blessing in honour of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Oct. 2

What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Oct. 2

Saturday, October 4 Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Square Mall, Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard. Info: Pat at 604-921-7042.
Habits for better health

Habits for better health

The greatest predictor of your health tomorrow is the habits you practise today. I recognize four facets of self-care. They form the foundation of your future.
What's happening in New West? Top 5 (or more) weekend ideas for Oct. 3 to 5

What's happening in New West? Top 5 (or more) weekend ideas for Oct. 3 to 5

New Westminster is the place to be this weekend, when folks will flock to the city for the big reveal of the Wait for Me Daddy monument, stamp and toonie.
New West invited to take a stand for seniors

New West invited to take a stand for seniors

Community members are invited to stand up for seniors. The Seniors Services Society invites people to clear their calendars for noon today (Wednesday, Oct.
Volunteers collect plenty of litter in Queensborough's shoreline cleanup

Volunteers collect plenty of litter in Queensborough's shoreline cleanup

A record number of volunteers collected mounds of garbage and invasive plants during the recent shoreline cleanup in Queensborough.
Here be dragons: River Market hosts Culture Days fun

Here be dragons: River Market hosts Culture Days fun

It was a celebration of culture at River Market on Sunday as the Dumpsta Dragons musical trio entertained young visitors. The musical trio was onstage as part of Culture Days, a nationwide celebration of the arts that happened over the weekend.