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What's happening in New West? Events calendar - April 25

What's happening in New West? Events calendar - April 25

Sunday, April 27 Queensweep recycling event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave.
Family Ties: Ideas for Mother's Day

Family Ties: Ideas for Mother's Day

This column is for all the dads out there. Well, really it's for the moms - but since Mother's Day is coming up, we're going to rely on the partners and husbands out there to remember to mark the day in special fashion.
Around Town: New West cadets take to the sea

Around Town: New West cadets take to the sea

Community mourns passing of Steve McClurg
What's happening in New West? Top Five ideas - April 25 to 27

What's happening in New West? Top Five ideas - April 25 to 27

Whether you’re looking to make your heritage home energy-efficient, get entertained or take part in some great community events, you won’t have to travel far this weekend.
Gardening with rhododendrons

Gardening with rhododendrons

Rhododendrons are the shrubs most likely to make gardeners happy in the Pacific Northwest – that’s because rhodos love our acidic soil, mild temperatures, large number of canopy trees and our (usually) high rainfall.
New West partygoers get all shook up in Sapperton

New West partygoers get all shook up in Sapperton

Zachary Gordon was in his element at his recent birthday bash. The New Westminster resident celebrated his 20th birthday on April 9 at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall with 60 friends from all over the Lower Mainland. Elvis (a.k.a.
What's happening in New West? Top Five ideas April 18 to 20

What's happening in New West? Top Five ideas April 18 to 20

The Easter Bunny comes to town this weekend – but he’s not the only game in town. We’ve got some other offerings happening around town – indoors and outside – for your weekend enjoyment.
Creating a greener city

Creating a greener city

New Westminster residents are helping to make the city a greener place. Local folks turned out to help at Hume Park on Sunday, April 13 as part of the Uncover Your Creeks: Citizen Science program.
Hyack Festival Association crowns Miss New Westminster

Hyack Festival Association crowns Miss New Westminster

Claire Dresselhuis was crowned Miss New Westminster before a full house at the Columbia Theatre April 10.
Gardening questions answered

Gardening questions answered

Tips on blueberries, Japanese maples and pear trees