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Meet Carmelita: volunteer and biz leader

She may be small in stature, but Carmelita Tapia is making a huge difference in everything she does.

Check out the eats

If you want to take it easy this weekend and avoid cooking, River Market may be the place to be. The market is holding its new Sunday Supper Series on Sunday Nov. 11.

'Gamers' descend on city

Vancouver Gaming Expo hosted right here in the Royal City

Chef's techniques to tackle onions

Probably the most frequent question I get asked is: How do I prevent crying when cutting onions? No one enjoys this eye-burning sensation followed by what seems to be an emotional breakdown.

Humble coach says he's not interesting

Meet Farhan Lalji: tv sports reporter and hometown football coach

Health maintenance trumps car care

We sometimes take better care of our cars than our bodies. Of course, a new car comes with an owner's manual, which details what you need checked and serviced at regular intervals.

He gets a 'rush' out of helping

Giving is always in season for Rodger Konkle, a Union Gospel Mission volunteer who helps out five days a week. Every weekday, Konkle turns up at 7 a.m. to turn on the coffee and get ready to help out for a day of dishing out food and cleaning.

Kidsport fundraiser will help 16 play

Money raised at a recent fundraiser will help 16 kids to play organized sports this year. Kidsport New West recently raised more than $3,300 with the money helping to keep local kids off the sidelines and in the game.

Welcome November with city activities

With a soggy forecast for this weekend, it's a good time to stay dry with some indoor fun. We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Our suggestions for Nov.
It's a small world - just ask the Bakers

It's a small world - just ask the Bakers

Two New Westminster couples recently discovered that it's indeed a small world after all.