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The Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation hosted its sixth annual SHINE Gala Thursday and raised $280,000 for the hospital.

As the mother of a special needs student, Wendy Harris knows what it's like to have to advocate for a child in the public education system. When her son was in Grade 1, he was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder.

Honour House Society will hold its second fundraising gala, "A Night for Heroes," on Saturday, June 1 at the Sheraton Wall Centre.

LitFest New West, the premier literary event in New Westminster, takes place April 13 at Douglas College.

New Westminster firefighters are gearing up for a fun post-Easter event. Members of New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service will visit F.W. Howay Elementary on April 5, when they will take part in an annual Easter egg drop.

April is National Poetry Month, and the New Westminster Public Library is celebrating with a special evening, featuring three poets on Monday, April 8 at 6: 30 p.m. The readings will be followed by an open mic.

It's official, the New Westminster school board has chosen a name for its newest elementary school, set to open September of 2014, and the winner is . . . École Qayqayt Elementary.

Trustees on the New Westminster school board approved a two-week spring break at their meeting Tuesday night.

With the sun forecast to shine in New Westminster for much of the Easter long weekend, it's a great time to get out and enjoy springtime in the city.