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Pride Week is underway in New West. Here's how the community is celebrating

Pride Week is underway in New West. Here's how the community is celebrating

The Pride flag is raised a city hall, a Drag Brunch fundraiser is set for the weekend and the annual Pride Street Festival will close out a full week of events.
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Names of early South Asian workers at Fraser Mills revealed

Names of early South Asian workers at Fraser Mills revealed

Coquitlam Archives partnered with the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive to make public the names of Fraser Mills workers of South Asian descent who were injured onsite between 1909 and 1923.
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Embracing 'life on the river' the theme for Brewhalla New West

Embracing 'life on the river' the theme for Brewhalla New West

Patrons to Queen's Park this weekend will find 24 breweries and distilleries on site, including three New Westminster businesses, as part of the annual festival.
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Yes, New West can eat all the DQ Blizzards it wants Thursday — and feel good about it

Yes, New West can eat all the DQ Blizzards it wants Thursday — and feel good about it

Miracle Treat Day proceeds are earmarked for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation, and there's one location in New Westminster to visit.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Reasonable options aplenty for New Westminster motorists going out on a B.C. Day weekend road trip.
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Environmental defender now needs help herself following rare disease diagnosis

Environmental defender now needs help herself following rare disease diagnosis

Eco-activist Tara Matthews, who has contributed to several projects around the Lower Mainland, can no longer work due to Tarlov cyst disease
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Events roundup: What’s happening in New West in August?

Events roundup: What’s happening in New West in August?

Fireworks, festivals and family fun – it’s all happening in New Westminster in August
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New releases and award-winning books from New Westminster authors

New releases and award-winning books from New Westminster authors

Summer reading? New West authors pen historical fiction, dystopian train-hopping adventures, and climate catastrophes.
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300 kids and 100 volunteers have a ball at New West soccer school

300 kids and 100 volunteers have a ball at New West soccer school

Fun and friendly competition featured at New Westminster Police Department’s soccer school.
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10 fun things to do in New Westminster this weekend

10 fun things to do in New Westminster this weekend

Uptown Live, the 12th Street Fest, and Fridays on Front are among the eclectic offerings in New West on the July 26 to 28 weekend.
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