In the Community

The Canadian Club of New Westminster and Fraser Valley celebrated a member’s milestone at its recent gathering. The club celebrated Morgan McGrath ’s 95th birthday at its Oct. 22 dinner at the Justice Institute of B.C.

Saturday, November 2 Sturgeon Tales, Fraser River Discovery Centre. Learn more about this amazing fish that has been around since the time of the dinosaurs, 2 to 4 p.m.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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