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New West boutique helps grieving families

New West boutique helps grieving families

A charity that helps grieving families is setting up shop in New Westminster. For the past seven years, the Camp Kerry Society has been running support programs for bereaved families, children and youth in the Vancouver area.
New West celebrates - Canada Day, community and awards

New West celebrates - Canada Day, community and awards

The city’s popular Canada Day celebrations take place on Tuesday, July 1 in Queen’s Park from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What's happening in New West? Top Five weekend ideas - June 27 to 29

What's happening in New West? Top Five weekend ideas - June 27 to 29

Whether you’re in Sapperton or Queensborough, uptown or downtown, we’ve got some suggestions to put a little pep into your weekend.
Future uncertain for seniors' planning tables

Future uncertain for seniors' planning tables

Burnaby and New Westminster groups face future without funding
Healthwise: Find your calling in life

Healthwise: Find your calling in life

In his classic book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell describes the refusal of the call: “Often in actual life, and not infrequently in the myths and popular tales, we encounter the dull case of the call unanswered; for it is always po
Gardening tips on orchids, potatoes and bluebells

Gardening tips on orchids, potatoes and bluebells

Question: I’ve sent you a picture of my phalaenopsis orchid, which I’ve had since 2013. There are still new shoots growing with flower buds, but part of the roots is coming over the edge of the pot and drying out.
New West eatery open for business at Westminster Pier Park

New West eatery open for business at Westminster Pier Park

Wally’s Burgers is open for business at Westminster Pier Park. The city has signed a lease with Wally’s Burgers Inc.
Top 10 Free (or Almost-Free) Things To Do in New West this summer

Top 10 Free (or Almost-Free) Things To Do in New West this summer

It's summer, and that means it's time for all those fun things that come along with the season - from backyard barbecues to road trips to weekends at the cabin.
Healthwise: World needs unconditional love

Healthwise: World needs unconditional love

In Homer’s Iliad , Odysseus commands his crew to tie him to his ship’s mast so that he can hear the beautiful but tempting song of the Sirens.
New program takes seniors to farmers' market

New program takes seniors to farmers' market

Imagine you're a senior on a limited income and someone hands you a $15 voucher for the farmers' market.