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New Westminster poet laureate featured at Poetry in the Park

New Westminster poet laureate featured at Poetry in the Park

Gather under the "poet tree" at Eighth & Eight for shared words on summer Saturdays
Scammers spoofing New West police phone number, claiming packages ‘seized’

Scammers spoofing New West police phone number, claiming packages ‘seized’

Police says people have fallen victim recently
East Columbia changes for new Pattullo detailed in upcoming info session

East Columbia changes for new Pattullo detailed in upcoming info session

Changes being contemplated to the Woodlands Wall will help address ongoing pedestrian and cyclist safety and residents are being offered a chance to give feedback in an online session on Aug. 12.
New playground equipment in the works for New West parks

New playground equipment in the works for New West parks

Work is progressing at Queen's, Grimston and Westminster Pier parks
New Westminster expands cooling centres for heatwave

New Westminster expands cooling centres for heatwave

Century House and Queensborough Community Centre are now open around the clock
People You Should Know in New West: Dr. Jenn Turner

People You Should Know in New West: Dr. Jenn Turner

The New Westminster resident is at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, serving as sports chiropractor for the Canadian cycling team
New Westminster braces for another heatwave

New Westminster braces for another heatwave

Temperatures in New West are expected to reach 35C by Friday
Get out and draw by the river at this New West sketching series

Get out and draw by the river at this New West sketching series

Arts Council of New Westminster and River Market are offering a series of classes for teens and adults in August
New West concert band needs a new home

New West concert band needs a new home

New Westminster and District Concert Band Society needs storage and rehearsal space for 60 musicians
New Westminster’s “duke and duchess” of heritage get provincial award

New Westminster’s “duke and duchess” of heritage get provincial award

Eric and Kathleen Langstroth’s lifetime of heritage achievements recognized