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Meet New West’s ‘book matcher’

Meet New West’s ‘book matcher’

Elaine Su, a local New West teacher and librarian, is on a mission to match kids with the books that reflect their identity. 
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What's happening this weekend in New West? Our top picks for September 30 to October 2

What's happening this weekend in New West? Our top picks for September 30 to October 2

This weekend, celebrate Oktoberfest with a large stein of beer at a local brewery, and start prepping for Halloween!
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New West Progressives: mayoral candidate hopes to build a culture of accountability, transparency and responsiveness

New West Progressives: mayoral candidate hopes to build a culture of accountability, transparency and responsiveness

Ken Armstrong is the first-ever mayoral candidate for the New West Progressives
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This new local bookstore is debuting its collection at New West’s Old Crow Cafe

This new local bookstore is debuting its collection at New West’s Old Crow Cafe

Soon, you will be able to pore over a selection of books from Wildfires pop-up Bookshop even as you wait for your cappuccino and croissant at Old Crow.
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Woman who served in Canadian Army in Second World War passes away at 99

Woman who served in Canadian Army in Second World War passes away at 99

Annie (Mary) Hokonson was a familiar face at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph in New Westminster
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Q to Q ferry schedule scaling back for fall

Q to Q ferry schedule scaling back for fall

Q to Q ferry ridership increases in 2022 - but it's still only around 65 per cent of pre-pandemic levels
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Indigenous relations advisor to help New West with its reconciliation efforts

Indigenous relations advisor to help New West with its reconciliation efforts

Christina Coolidge will work to build relationships with local First Nations and the urban Indigenous community – and to develop strategies for decolonizing the city’s policies and practices
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Photos: RiverFest returns to New West waterfront — and so do the crowds

Photos: RiverFest returns to New West waterfront — and so do the crowds

Thousands enjoyed entertainment and family-friendly fun at RiverFest 2022
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Photos: Hundreds view wooden boats during RiverFest in New West

Photos: Hundreds view wooden boats during RiverFest in New West

The Vancouver Wooden Boat Society showcased its passion for wooden boats at its first-ever open house
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This New West artist's works explore her Hispanic Heritage

This New West artist's works explore her Hispanic Heritage

Fiesta braids, Day of the Dead and El Salvador's National Bird Torogoze feature in New Westminster-based artist Clarissa Banos' artwork that reflects her Latin American roots. Meet the artist at a free ‘Art and Storytime’ series for children starting October.
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