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Love it or not, Valentine’s Day offers no shortage of things to do in New West. Check out our Top 8 things to do in New West this weekend. Here are our suggestions for Feb. 13 to 15. 1.

Well, although the official Family Day holiday is now behind us, every parent knows that really, Family Day is every day. Which is why I'm always on the lookout for family-friendly things to do and places to go in our fair city.

My greatest achievement was the decision I made to move to New West, into a small town. I have loved every single moment of the last 13 years. I look back and every day is a smiling day for me.

My greatest achievement is being able to maintain my family's business. I'm happy I've been able to do that. I'm the third generation and I will be the last.

My happiest time was during the years I taught school in an alternate school in Burnaby. It doesn’t exist anymore, but at the time was like teaching in a one-room country schoolhouse. The students were from grades 7 to 10, troubled youth.

It may be long, dark days of winter, but you can brighten up your spirits by taking in some of the great events happening around town and celebrating British Columbia’s second ever Family Day. Here are our Top 5 offerings for the Feb.

What's happening Around Town

What's happening Around Town

Tuesday, Feb. 3 Author Carol Shaben: Into the Abyss , a presentation at 7 p.m. where Shaben will present a slide/talk about her book.