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New West barista gets silver at Starbucks North America Barista Championship

New West barista gets silver at Starbucks North America Barista Championship

More than 17,000 baristas from across the continent competed in Starbucks’ first-ever North America Barista Championships – and a Queensborough Landing barista took second place.
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Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Writers from the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster are wanted to submit short stories for publication.
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Freestanding toilet planned for Begbie Street in downtown New West

Freestanding toilet planned for Begbie Street in downtown New West

Is the future $650,000 freestanding toilet in downtown New Westminster suffering from an identity crisis?
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New West firefighters getting set to shred your old documents

New West firefighters getting set to shred your old documents

The New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s by-donation shred-athon returns on Saturday
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New West biz aims to inspire creativity and collaborate with the community

New West biz aims to inspire creativity and collaborate with the community

Paint-your-own-pottery classes are just one of the offerings at this new-to-New Westminster business on Columbia Street.
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Two New Westminster Secondary School students receive Beedie Luminaries’ scholarships

Two New Westminster Secondary School students receive Beedie Luminaries’ scholarships

Beedie Luminaries provides scholarships to 167 B.C. students – including two NWSS graduates.
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Fridays On Front returns to New Westminster this summer

Fridays On Front returns to New Westminster this summer

Get set to soak up the summer vibe with the return of the Fridays On Front block party in downtown New West.
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7 things to do in New West: Top picks for the June 14 to 16 weekend

7 things to do in New West: Top picks for the June 14 to 16 weekend

Dancing, shopping, and listening to live music – you can do it all in New Westminster this weekend.
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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

Prices are back on the upswing, but New West's cheapest gas is still one of the best available in Metro Vancouver.
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New West teacher and Science Ninja sensei wins Prime Minister’s Award

New West teacher and Science Ninja sensei wins Prime Minister’s Award

New Westminster Secondary School teacher Darren Ng’s passion and dedication to science and teaching is recognized by his peers and the prime minister.
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