In the Community

Pizza boxes, paper plates OK - but keep out oils, fats and butter

Tillicum Toastmasters are inviting residents to attend their international speech contest. The contest is taking place on Monday, March 19 at the Unity in Action Hall at 1630 Edinburgh St.

David Francoeur earns recognition from the city for his help saving a neighbour from a February house fire

You Wear it Well - Just for Grads is hard at work preparing for grad 2012.

Local group offers support for blind children and youth

Looking for some creative ways to enliven the spring break week? Look no further than the New Westminster Public Library. Drop in to the Spring Break Fun program Break it Down and Build it Up on Tuesday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. for ages four to 10.

You will be hearing a lot of references to 1862 this year, as that was the date the Royal Columbian Hospital opened its doors 150 years ago.

Spring is almost in the air, and the days get longer starting Sunday when we turn our clocks forward. We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend.

QUESTION: I could really use some advice on how to get the most out of my very limited garden. It is long, narrow and inside a retaining wall. Tomatoes do very well. I have tried planting chives, cabbage, cucumber, mint, peppers, pumpkin and carrots.