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River advocate's job is a 'perfect fit'

The idea of Fraser River Discovery Centre was born in 1986 and the society formed in 1989. A 5,000-squarefoot preview centre opened on New Westminster's waterfront in 1999 and closed in 2007, while renovations took place to create the 17,000-square-foot Discovery Centre located at 788 Quayside Dr. Let's get to know Catherine Oulett-Martin, who joined the centre in 2008.

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Planting a dream in the urban soil

In the heart of nearby Burnaby, the highrises of Metrotown preside over the hustle and bustle of a

What makes CSAs unique?

What makes CSAs unique?

Community supported agriculture or community shared agriculture, commonly referred to as CSA, is a program where the farmer and the consumers come together...

Art wanted to help community living group

The B.C. Association for Community Living is seeking used art for its Reason to Care art resale and live auction fundraising event.

Tzu Chi Foundation helps Royal Columbian

The fundraising efforts of the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation recently got a boost in the form of a $30,000 donation from the Buddhist Compassion...

Get out of debt: How to make it happen

With the holiday decorations tidied up, the noisemakers packed away and the balloons deflated, it may be easy to forget those resolutions made so earnestly...

Images of the past find new life

Frank Goodship isn't a well known name right now, but his work is creating quite a frenzy.

Celebrating city literacy

A number of events are taking place in the Royal City in celebration of Family Literacy Week.

Money sense at library

Many British Columbians have lost their life savings to risky or dangerous investments. If you encounter a sales pitch that sounds too good to be true...

Hospital seeks stories

It's been 150 years since Royal Columbian Hospital first opened its doors, and the community is being called on to help mark the special anniversary.

History's paper trail

We thoroughly enjoy books, bookstores and almost anything associated with them. Not long ago, while researching early New Westminster book dealers for...

Program awarded

New Westminster's Douglas College has received national recognition for its Uganda Project, an initiative that sends students to the country to assist...

Turning a business vision into reality

The Record recently had a sit-down with Cori-Lynn Germiquet, new executive director of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce. Germiquet replaced David...

At the helm with the city's downtown

The Record recently caught up with Kendra Johnston, who has been running the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association since late November...

Burger joint coming to River Market

Classic drive-in style burgers are being added to the menu at the River Market - and lots of them.

Time to celebrate literacy

The last week in January has been named New West Reads! Week by the city's Literacy Now committee. Organizations are celebrating the importance of family...

A bit of Masonic history

A recent ceremony in a local lodge room, witnessed by family members of the person recognized by the gathering, mixed a number of historical components...

New Hyack boss serious about fun

Douglas Smith is serious about fun. And the recently hired executive director of the Hyack Festival Association has some big plans that could dramatically...

Student honoured

The Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society is doing its part to encourage the development of the theatre arts.

Humanitarian speaks at college

Samantha Nutt - medical doctor, activist, author and award-winning humanitarian - will speak at Douglas College's New Westminster campus on Wednesday, ...