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Company hopes to plug into need for EMC testing

An Abbotsford company that provides testing to measure the electromagnetic waves from a product for electronics manufacturers is expanding into New Westminster.

Calendar of Events - Sept. 28, 2012

Friday, September 28 Ukrainian Perogy Supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street. Perogy sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 604-526-0988 and 604-522-7711.

October will be busy

October is shaping up to be a busy month in the Royal City. Folks of all ages may want to take note of a few dates to keep in mind as we move into October. The federal government has recognized Oct.

Plenty to see and do this weekend

There's no shortage of events to get you out-and-about in the Royal City on this first full weekend of fall. We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here are our suggestions for the Sept.

Great lineup of talent during RiverFest

It's all happening down by the river this weekend. As part of the worldwide Rivers Day event, the RiverFest celebration in New Westminster will include a live entertainment lineup at the Quay on Sept. 29.

Hooked on the long run

Duo are really daffy about Disney marathons

Embrace the 'bloopers' of everyday life

When I'm watching a movie with my kids, we won't leave the theatre before the credits are done because some of the best scenes can be at the end. Bloopers are now so popular that they're even inserted at the end of cartoons like Monsters, Inc.

Bonds hold fast for 65 years

'None of us have ever had a bad word with each other through all the years: ' Kay Edwards

Developer pitches in for RCH

The developers of the Trapp + Holbrook development on Columbia Street recently presented the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation with an initial donation of $5,000 to support its 150 Reasons to Give Campaign.

Teachers 'stunned' by deficit

The president of the New Westminster Teachers' Union said teachers were "stunned" and "shocked" to learn about the district's $2.8 million deficit, and he wants the district to do a better job of communicating.