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Night vision: Canadian icon Holly Cole performing at Kay Meek fundraiser
- Kay Meek Centre's annual fundraising gala featuring Canadian jazz singer Holly Cole, Friday May 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets: welcome reception and show, $129; VIP meet the artist, $159. Box office and info: kaymeekcentre.com
Russians follow an icy path to Canada
A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: From Russia with love. By car.
Many died for right to vote
Perhaps those who feel voting is a waste of time or that there are better things to do ought to be forced to visit the various gravesites that dot the world where Canadians fought and died for democracy.
Alexandra fest Saturday
Live music, dance performances, arts and crafts vendors, food and other attractions will make Alexandra Festival a fun place to be Saturday, May 25.
Banging their drums for the Gogos
Members of the talented Sardis Secondary Drumline have their eyes on Africa as they push to raise $10,000 for grandmothers caring for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
Sign up for mayor's golf tournament
Duffers, you're invited to sign up for Mission Mayor Ted Adlem's second annual charity golf tournament. It's set for June 30 at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course.
Community events
Mission genealogists May 23, the Mission Genealogy Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact missiongen@gmail.com or phone 604-820-5523 for details.
Teen idols visit Aberdeen Centre
Five major singers and teen idols from Taiwan and China visited Aberdeen Centre last week for Fairchild Radio's 20th anniversary special, Global Chinese Golden Chart North American concert. The concert took place last Friday night. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism presented each star with a Certificate of Appreciation for promoting cultural exchange between Canada and Asia.
They died fighting for your right to vote
Re: "Riding slips to bottom of turnout pile," News, May 17.
Senate scandal flips finger to Reformers
"If there was ever any doubt that Stephen Harper's Conservatives bear zero resemblance to the long-ago reformers who railed against government corruption and pork barrel politics, the expense scandal that's engulfed Senator Mike Duffy has surely put it to rest."
Immigrant statistics remain stable
WHEN they immigrated to Canada from the Philippines more than a decade ago, it was a family connection that initially drew Alvin Koh Relleve and his wife to the area.
Japanese delegation visits city
A large delegation from Moriguchi, Japan, is visiting New Westminster this week in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the two cities' sister city relationship.
Obituary: WU mourning founder
The person at the helm when Trinity Western University began in 1961 has died.A memorial service is planned for June 1.
Flippers water polo program making waves
There is room in the pool for kids who want to try an Olympic sport this spring and summer.
Huge mosque to open on River Road
Thousands are expected to attend the grand opening Saturday of one of Canada's biggest mosques in Delta.
Delta Rotary clubs honour outstanding youths
The fifth annual Delta Rotary Youth Awards took place on Saturday, May 11 with a dinner and ceremony at the Delta Town and Country Inn.
Fortius opening a slam dunk
It's 148,000 square feet of integrated health services and amenities to help develop all types of athletes - from the weekend warrior to the Olympic level - and it's finally taking appointments.
