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New Westminster: you're invited to social media safety info night and firefighters' fashion show

New Westminster: you're invited to social media safety info night and firefighters' fashion show

Parents are invited to explore a world that’s become very familiar to their kids – social media. The latest Parents Night Out session will focus on Internet safety. The session is being held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.
New Westminster invited to lend Santa a hand

New Westminster invited to lend Santa a hand

Seniors and unemployed workers are among the folks who will be in need of a helping hand this Christmas.
What's happening in New West? Calendar Oct. 10

What's happening in New West? Calendar Oct. 10

Thursday, October 10 Nature photography on display, New Westminster Public Library. Local photographer Tamara Sale will show some of her striking nature photographs and talk about her work, 7 p.m.
New Westminster float picks up another award

New Westminster float picks up another award

The Hyack float continued its winning ways at the Issaquah Salmon Days Festival and Parade.
Around Town: New Westminster parents need your votes to help get playground grant

Around Town: New Westminster parents need your votes to help get playground grant

The Ecole Qayqayt Community School is competing with projects from coast to coast for a grant that will help it fund a new playground. Construction of Ecole Qayqayt Community School is underway at the former St.
Pumpkin patch returns to Queen’s Park

Pumpkin patch returns to Queen’s Park

Derrick Thornhill is once again inviting residents to get into the Halloween spirit at his pumpkin patch. Thornhill, a Realtor with Park Georgia Realty, is holding his annual Queen’s Park pumpkin patch in support of Monarch Place.
Kiwanis Care Centre celebrates at carnival

Kiwanis Care Centre celebrates at carnival

The folks at Kiwanis Care Centre were in a festive mood during a recent carnival. The community care home hosted a carnival on Sept. 12, which featured fun-filled activities, a fortuneteller and food.
Catching criminals – print by print

Catching criminals – print by print

Dwayne Raymond has helped the NWPD forensic section grow by bounds
Actor, educator, earthworm: Debra Thorne readies for new role as Beacon Unitarian Church minister

Actor, educator, earthworm: Debra Thorne readies for new role as Beacon Unitarian Church minister

Over the course of an eclectic career, Debra Thorne has played many roles: actor, educator and even an angry 12-foot earthworm. Now she's preparing for a new role as Beacon Unitarian Church's minister. And her ordination on Oct.
Enjoy photography at New Westminster Public Library

Enjoy photography at New Westminster Public Library

October is photography month at the New Westminster Public Library. At the monthly travel shows, Eunice Hodge will show the photographs of her trip to Southern Africa covering from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m.