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Wesgroup Properties is ready to embark on some residential construction at the Brewery District.

We're getting older and living longer. There were 5,825 people aged 100 years or older in Canada last year, according to recent data from the last census. The number of centenarians increased 25.7 per cent between 2006 and 2011.

We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. This issue, we have free workshops on managing stress and culture shock, a poker game fundraiser for the Salmonbellies and a charity luncheon.

Too much fun and not enough game, one parent says

The board of education plans to seek public input on an anti-homophobia policy the New Westminster school district is considering.

One of Burnaby's favourite sons, actor Michael J. Fox, has earned another prestigious honour. Fox received his honorary degree from the New Westminster-based Justice Institute of British Columbia on May 31.

Parents, teachers say local school is already overcrowded

A Vancouver Foundation program that's been engaging residents in other communities is coming to New Westminster.

- DON'T MISS THIS Find treasures at the Glenbrooke garage sale - June 16 Learn to solve problems and manage your time - June 22 - FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Culture Shock, free life skills workshop at New Westminster Public Library, 1 to 4 p.m.

Officials from the City of New Westminster had a heart-to-heart chat with the province's transportation minister about the Pattullo Bridge this week.