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In The Record's Nov. 28 story, Year of the Rats in New West?, Sapperton resident John Hislop talked about the increased incidence of rats in his neighbourhood.

A year after a fatal virus swept through New Westminster's animal shelter, there are new residents up for adoption

The governor general recently awarded Royal City resident Karen Baker-MacGrotty a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at a military ceremony in Vernon.

The Christmas festivities kick off in the Royal City in a big way this weekend with the Santa Claus Parade of Lights, a tree lighting celebration and pet photos with the jolly old elf himself.

Fire performers are the latest entries into this weekend's Parade of Lights. The Christmas Parade of Lights will take place in downtown New Westminster on Saturday, Dec. 1 starting at 4 p.m.

On a budget this holiday season? You don't have to max out multiple credit cards in order to enjoy the holidays and make everyone on your list happy.

Local sisters to host show at River Market at Westminster Quay

Royal City residents are interested in playing, gathering and relaxing at Westminster Pier Park.

?SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Sturgeon Tales, discover the amazing white sturgeon at a sturgeon tagging station, felt storyboard and create a sturgeon craft, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Info: fraser riverdiscovery.org.