In the Community

A recent ceremony in a local lodge room, witnessed by family members of the person recognized by the gathering, mixed a number of historical components into one relatively short but important event.

The last week in January has been named New West Reads! Week by the city's Literacy Now committee. Organizations are celebrating the importance of family literacy with storytimes and parent information sessions.

Classic drive-in style burgers are being added to the menu at the River Market - and lots of them.

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Two of my kids used to spend way too much time in front of the mirror. I told them to wash their faces, brush their teeth and comb their hair (once).

Douglas smith believes city festivals are in need of a complete overhaul

Samantha Nutt - medical doctor, activist, author and award-winning humanitarian - will speak at Douglas College's New Westminster campus on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

The list of nominees for the annual Ovation Awards is once again overflowing with local talent.

A local businesswoman is helping to bring the "pop-up" restaurant craze to New Westminster.

Art lovers, take note - a new exhibition has just opened at the Amelia Douglas Gallery. Dappled features paintings by Richard Alm, and it's on at the gallery until Feb. 17. The Amelia Douglas Gallery is at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave.