In the Community

No matter how large or small your home, there are green ways of celebrating Christmas from three-metre Christmas trees to compact tabletop centerpieces.

The season of fun is upon us - but with so much happening in the city, where should you start? We've put together this guide to Christmas and holiday-related events in the city to help you plan out your month.

An illegal block that cost the Hamilton Tiger Cats the Grey Cup this Sunday cost the Royal Columbian Hospital’s cardiac unit $10,000. The good news is that the New West hospital still came away from the game with $30,000.

New Westminster's Seniors Services Society is hoping local residents will play Santa to seniors in need this Christmas. The society runs the annual program where people can pick up a gift for a senior at a local shop.

New Westminster's Century House is gearing up for its annual Christmas dinners, where members gather to celebrate the holidays over a traditional meal with all the trimmings.

We’ve got some eclectic shopping offerings happening around town this weekend – as well as some other entertaining options.

What's happening Around Town

A trio of Royal City residents may have picked the wrong crown to deal with during the recent civic election.

Amber Anderson has a knack for helping to rebuild lives and create a sense of community. The longtime New Westminster resident was recently named New Westminster’s Citizen of the Year.

While it may be billed as the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas is also a tough time for many community members and organizations.