In the Community

New Westminster is home to a variety of businesses, from long-time city institutions to new ventures. From the downtown to Uptown, 12th Street and everywhere in between, plenty is happening in Royal City business.

Vancouver music legend Dal Richards performing at this week's event

Monday, May 28 Tillicum Toastmasters: Solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. Check out our club and have fun - guests are welcomed. 7:20 to 9:30 p.m., Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St. Info: 3435.toastmastersclubs.

We're continuing with our popular feature our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. This issue, we have the Hyack festival finale, a perogy dinner and free help with job hunting and speaking English.

Elizabeth Fry Society helps kids whose parents are in prison

Spring is upon us, and it's time to do all the fun things that good weather permits, such as long drives into the country, boat trips up the Fraser - or chores like mowing the lawn.

The Reddy For a Cure team will be stepping out in the Great Strides walk that's taking place in New Westminster this weekend.

Ongoing discussions and comments about the Westminster Club selling its home on the top floor of the Westminster Building have certainly drawn considerable attention to the history of downtown, the club and the building.