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Low-impact fitness program for folks with a cancer starting in New West

Low-impact fitness program for folks with a cancer starting in New West

“No matter where you are in your continuum of living with cancer or cancer diagnosis, it's never too late to start exercising, and never too early.”
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A new dance studio with movie nights and sleepovers opens in New West

A new dance studio with movie nights and sleepovers opens in New West

Trishya Perera, who has performed in international stages, and starred in a Netflix movie, is finally living her dream of running her own dance studio — which happens to be on New Westminster’s Agnes Street.
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Photos: Book of condolences for Royal Family ready to sign in New West

Photos: Book of condolences for Royal Family ready to sign in New West

Qayqayt First Nation Chief Rhonda Larrabee chokes up when reflecting on life and death of Queen Elizabeth
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Late fees no longer charged at New Westminster Public Library

Late fees no longer charged at New Westminster Public Library

Late fees are being eliminated at New Westminster Public Library – but you’ll still have to pay for some services, including lost and damaged books
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Photos: Thousands visit uptown New West for Recovery Day 2022

Photos: Thousands visit uptown New West for Recovery Day 2022

An Overdose Memorial Tree, recovery resources and performances by Juno Award-winning musicians – just a part of Recovery Day
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'Thank you for everything, Ma'am': New West remembers the Queen

'Thank you for everything, Ma'am': New West remembers the Queen

Personal cards, letters and drawings adorn a memorial at Queen's Park.
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Queen’s Park is the spot to place flowers in honour of Queen Elizabeth

Queen’s Park is the spot to place flowers in honour of Queen Elizabeth

Local tributes to Queen: Condolence book available for signing in New West and city hall to light up in blue
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Meeting Queen Elizabeth II was the highlight of former New West mayor’s life

Meeting Queen Elizabeth II was the highlight of former New West mayor’s life

Former Mayor Tom Baker and wife Emily welcomed the Queen to New Westminster – and she welcomed them aboard her royal yacht
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This tiny care bank in New West offers personal care items for free

This tiny care bank in New West offers personal care items for free

The owner of New Westminster's Good Omen, Lia Hood, has set up a care bank outside her store to make sure that everyone in the community has access to basic personal care products.
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Read a children's book on childhood cancer at this New West store

Read a children's book on childhood cancer at this New West store

Author Safia Dhalla will read out from her newly-published ‘Sophie’s Story: I have cancer’ at New Westminster’s Kinder Books as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, on Sept.10.
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