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NWSS wants to hear from BIPOC students about police officers in schools

NWSS wants to hear from BIPOC students about police officers in schools

New Westminster schools' child and youth liaison officer program is on a temporary hold as the district considers its future
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New West family spreads kindness in a time of COVID

New West family spreads kindness in a time of COVID

Food hampers made available to residents twice a week
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New West centre highlights Urban Salmon documentary

New West centre highlights Urban Salmon documentary

Online screening and Q&A taking place tonight
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Steel & Oak wants to double patron seating at New West brewery

Steel & Oak wants to double patron seating at New West brewery

Permanent patio and a reconfigured indoor space are part of the plans for the Third Avenue facility
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New West opens registration for new elementary online learning program

New West opens registration for new elementary online learning program

New program for Grade 2 to 8 will be offered in 2021/22 if there's enough demand, and registration opens this morning (April 1)
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Want your kids in online school? New West information session tonight

Want your kids in online school? New West information session tonight

Families who want to enrol in the new Grade 2 to 8 program will need to sign up between April 1 and 16. Watch the virtual meeting tonight to find out more.
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Westminster Pier Park set to reopen Friday

Westminster Pier Park set to reopen Friday

New Westminster's popular waterfront park is set to reopen April 2 after more than six months. It's been closed since a devastating blaze in September 2020.
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Sapperton cannabis shop headed for public hearing after New West council vote

Sapperton cannabis shop headed for public hearing after New West council vote

North Root Cannabis Co. could set up shop in the premises currently occupied by Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, but its application needs to go to a public hearing first
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New West taking another look at Hume Park Pool closure

New West taking another look at Hume Park Pool closure

Councillors ask city staff to take another look at what it would take to open the popular Sapperton pool this summer, after news that it would remain closed prompted a petition from residents
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Burnaby-New West athletes didn't get to race, but still ran onto All-Academic Team

Burnaby-New West athletes didn't get to race, but still ran onto All-Academic Team

Simon Fraser junior Emily Chilton and sophomore Teagan Harris did not get the chance to run the course this season but they maintained excellence in their academic courses.
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