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New West trustee plans to keep working while undergoing chemotherapy

New West trustee plans to keep working while undergoing chemotherapy

New Westminster school trustee Kathleen Carlsen will work remotely and avoid in-person events while undergoing chemotherapy.
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Column: Little libraries, big connections — a story of books and belonging

Column: Little libraries, big connections — a story of books and belonging

How a New Westminster resident's frequent Little Free Library visits have inspired community unification.
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Here's what to expect at this year's Recovery Day Festival in New West

Here's what to expect at this year's Recovery Day Festival in New West

Celebrating addiction recovery and creating awareness are the goals behind the 12th annual family-friendly fair in uptown New Westminster.
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New West's Q to Q Ferry — like local buses — is also sailing on a fall schedule

New West's Q to Q Ferry — like local buses — is also sailing on a fall schedule

The boat connects residents travelling from Quayside to Queensborough seven days a week. Here are the changes you need to know.
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Here are the fall 2024 bus route changes for New West commuters

Here are the fall 2024 bus route changes for New West commuters

TransLink began its latest seasonal service switch on Labour Day Monday, Sept. 2, including four routes through New Westminster.
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New West Rotarians roar to more than $37K from charity golf event

New West Rotarians roar to more than $37K from charity golf event

The Pot of Gold tournament has now collected more than $700,000 for community programs since its inception in 1996.
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Labour Day doesn’t mean the end of summer fun in New West

Labour Day doesn’t mean the end of summer fun in New West

The Week Ahead: Recovery Day, PechaKucha, and the Parkinson Super Walk are but a few of the happenings in New Westminster from Sept. 2 to 8
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Festivals and fun abound in New Westminster in September

Festivals and fun abound in New Westminster in September

Events roundup: Recovery Day BC Festival, fundraisers and all sorts of activities happening in New West in September.
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Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

It is, truthfully, the best of times and the worst of times, "but workers know differently," claims the New Westminster and Vancouver district labour councils.
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Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

The hopelessness of not knowing that this kind of help is still available is heartbreaking, says Miranda Vecchio.
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