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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.
Family Ties: Can teens make good decisions?

Family Ties: Can teens make good decisions?

Are you a parent facing the challenges of raising a teen? (Don't tell me about it, I just don't want to think about it for another 11 years or so.) In any case, the New Westminster Public Library can help.
Riding for the kids

Riding for the kids

Riders in the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast stopped for a visit in the Royal City on Wednesday. New West participant Const. Jeff Russell, left, pictured with local Insp.
New Westminster ambassadors have a blast at reunion

New Westminster ambassadors have a blast at reunion

New Westminster attracted tiaras and sashes from near and far for the recent Coming Home to Hyack Ambassadors’ reunion. The Hyack Festival Association invited past Miss New Westminsters and ambassadors back to the Royal City for an alumni reunion.
What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Sept. 25

What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Sept. 25

Thursday, September 25 Massey Victory Heights Residents' Association meeting, 7:30 p.m., Mount Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 10th Avenue and Cumberland St.
New West students show off art at RiverFest

New West students show off art at RiverFest

Students at Purpose Independent Secondary School will be displaying their artwork at RiverFest.
Gardening tips for moles and suckers

Gardening tips for moles and suckers

Question: Can anything be done to stop suckers from growing up around the base of my prune tree? I have cut them off, put landscape paper around the base of the tree and even sprayed some weatherproofing tar on them, but they keep coming back.
What's happening in New West? Top Five weekend ideas - Sept. 26 to 28

What's happening in New West? Top Five weekend ideas - Sept. 26 to 28

One of New Westminster’s biggest festivals – RiverFest – returns to the waterfront this weekend. It’s just one of The Record’s Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend. Here are our suggestions for Sept. 26 to 28. 1.