Skip to content

In the Community

Fit on 6th fitness studio helps its neighbours

Fit on 6th fitness studio helps its neighbours

Fit on 6th is inviting community members to bust a move to help some of its neighbours in need. The downtown fitness studio is holding a fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 3 to raise money to support downtown businesses affected by the Oct.
Treasure to be found in New West: New to New West

Treasure to be found in New West: New to New West

Spring is a time of beginnings, and, so, perhaps it is fitting that last Easter Mairi Lester and her boyfriend made New Westminster their new home.
New West filled with things to do this weekend

New West filled with things to do this weekend

It’s shaping up to be another busy weekend in the Royal City – and a perfect time to support local businesses and community groups.

New West happenings: City calendar Oct. 24

Friday, October 25 Ukrainian Perogy Supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 501 Fourth Ave. Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-526-0988 or the hall at 604-522-7711.
Greens and Beans post-fire fundraiser a success

Greens and Beans post-fire fundraiser a success

Greens and Beans Deli dished out hundreds of bowls of soup on Saturday to help its peers in downtown New Westminster. While a number of fundraisers are in the works to raise money for businesses impacted by the Oct.

Commit to a healthier lifestyle - and get some help at the library

Typically, most people wait until January to add their commitment to a healthier lifestyle to their "resolution list". Although it's never too late to change bad habits, it is much easier to prevent them.

Flames part of New Westminster's past

The history of some cities is filled with stories of flooding, hurricanes or tornadoes, brush fires, or extreme cold and snowfalls. A major part of the Royal City’s history concerns fire or, more accurately, recovery from fires.

New Westminster Public Library offers suggestions for serial readers

Every day after school, kids come to the library looking for the next instalment in their favourite series – we call these kids “serial readers.
Star power on auction block

Star power on auction block

Bryn-Erin Ward steps up to help with a star-making package for Hyacks Tailgate Auction
Bavarian fundraiser at Douglas College and brain seminar at NWSS

Bavarian fundraiser at Douglas College and brain seminar at NWSS

Douglas College is brewing up a flavourful fundraiser this month. October is Craft Beer Month in B.C., and the college is taking this theme and hopping with it for its annual A Class Act Fundraiser.