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Indigenous relations advisor to help New West with its reconciliation efforts

Indigenous relations advisor to help New West with its reconciliation efforts

Christina Coolidge will work to build relationships with local First Nations and the urban Indigenous community – and to develop strategies for decolonizing the city’s policies and practices
Photos: RiverFest returns to New West waterfront — and so do the crowds

Photos: RiverFest returns to New West waterfront — and so do the crowds

Thousands enjoyed entertainment and family-friendly fun at RiverFest 2022
Photos: Hundreds view wooden boats during RiverFest in New West

Photos: Hundreds view wooden boats during RiverFest in New West

The Vancouver Wooden Boat Society showcased its passion for wooden boats at its first-ever open house
This New West artist's works explore her Hispanic Heritage

This New West artist's works explore her Hispanic Heritage

Fiesta braids, Day of the Dead and El Salvador's National Bird Torogoze feature in New Westminster-based artist Clarissa Banos' artwork that reflects her Latin American roots. Meet the artist at a free ‘Art and Storytime’ series for children starting October.
New West raises more than $15,000 in 2022 Terry Fox Run

New West raises more than $15,000 in 2022 Terry Fox Run

About 150 people and 15 volunteers took part in Sunday’s run at Westminster Quay
Bring your tiny tots to this free storytime event in New West

Bring your tiny tots to this free storytime event in New West

There is no such thing as 'too early' when it comes to exposing kids to storybooks, says children's book author Jane Whittingham who will be reading to kids three years and below at a storytime event organized by New Westminster-based Kinder Books.
Meet the Flockers: “There’s a lot of places in New West that can use some help.”

Meet the Flockers: “There’s a lot of places in New West that can use some help.”

Leona Green recruits Foodie Flock members to visit Candy Alley as part of her latest effort to support local businesses

Dinosaurs, ballet dancers and popular guitarists are coming to New West’s Massey Theatre

After a mellowed down couple of years, Massey Theatre is going big this new season with a line-up that’s especially catered to children.
New jazz music series premiering at Anvil Theatre in New West

New jazz music series premiering at Anvil Theatre in New West

A Juno-winning jazz musician has joined forces with Piva Modern Italian restaurant to put on new jazz music series – and to perform
Two New West residents honoured for their bravery by the Governor General of Canada

Two New West residents honoured for their bravery by the Governor General of Canada

New Westminster residents Mark Tuura and Dr. Emilie Stevens share their stories of courage — those that made them deserving of one of Canada’s most prestigious civilian honour, the Decoration for Bravery, this year.