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New West greening the Brow of the Hill with a $25,000 grant

New West greening the Brow of the Hill with a $25,000 grant

New Westminster is one of 20 cities in North America that’s received a grant to help green the community.
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Here's how New West can help Lytton residents after Wednesday's devastating fire

Here's how New West can help Lytton residents after Wednesday's devastating fire

Massey Theatre is serving as a collection point for donations today (July 2) in a fire relief effort coordinated by Savage Society
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Food truck drive-thru pivots to provide walk-up service in New West on Canada Day

Food truck drive-thru pivots to provide walk-up service in New West on Canada Day

What's happening Around Town
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New West 'cooling' to 32C after yesterday's heat-wave peak topped 42C

New West 'cooling' to 32C after yesterday's heat-wave peak topped 42C

New Westminster residents reminded to continue to stay safe and cool as heat continues and air quality worsens
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New Westminster schools will open for half-day Tuesday

New Westminster schools will open for half-day Tuesday

School District 40 wants to honour year-end celebrations and activities and also protect students and staff from mid-afternoon heat
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New West heat wave: Q to Q Ferry cancelled, Centennial Community Centre closed

New West heat wave: Q to Q Ferry cancelled, Centennial Community Centre closed

New Westminster has extended the hours at its two cooling centres
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BREAKING: New Westminster schools closed Monday in face of extreme heat

BREAKING: New Westminster schools closed Monday in face of extreme heat

With New Westminster facing a record-shattering 42C tomorrow, schools are staying closed for Monday, June 28
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New West gets a little wild with its new public art installation in Queen’s Park

New West gets a little wild with its new public art installation in Queen’s Park

Welcome to the Zoo harkens back to a zoo that was in park in early 1900s
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Here's where to seek refuge from the heat in New West this weekend

Here's where to seek refuge from the heat in New West this weekend

Cooling centres are operating at Century House and Queensborough Community Centre for those who need a place to escape the record-breaking temperatures
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New Westminster school board keeps pushing on sanctuary schools policy

New Westminster school board keeps pushing on sanctuary schools policy

Since the policy was adopted in 2017, a small number of students with precarious immigration status have been able to attend New Westminster schools – without their families fearing deportation
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