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Think doodling is a mindless activity? Think again. The Arts Council of New Westminster is hosting a cognitive drawing workshop (50+) at The Gallery @ Queen’s Park today (Aug. 26).

Expect to hear a lot more singing around Anvil Centre come fall. The cultural hub will be launching its choral program on Oct. 4. No experience is necessary, according to choir director Shane Raman.

A New Westminster non-profit hammered in a recent Fraser Health Authority audit for shortcomings at its group homes for the mentally ill is firing back, saying the audit was poorly timed and its biggest challenge is inadequate funding from the health

The third annual Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival was a foodie’s dream come true. Seventy-three food trucks descended on Columbia Street for the Aug. 22 event, which is considered the largest festival of its kind in Canada.

Queensborough and Sapperton set to host council meetings in coming weeks

New format could lead to more debate at evening meetings

While thousands of people will feast at food trucks in the Royal City on the weekend, a lone food truck is currently allowed in New Westminster.

Classical music for all The Langendorf Mandolin Orchestra will be in town on Sunday, Aug. 23 as part of their first Canadian tour. The German group uses the mandolin, a descendant of the lute family.

River Market to work on other initiatives with RCFM

Official band endorsed by Aykroyd and Belushi to perform at Anvil Centre in October