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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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5 things New Westminster parents should know for back-to-school

5 things New Westminster parents should know for back-to-school

Wondering about hot lunches, school closures, mask rules? We've got you covered.
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Here's who gets people dancing next to New West’s Tin Soldier

Here's who gets people dancing next to New West’s Tin Soldier

May Elford got into Zumba dancing to fight her postpartum depression. Now she is on a mission to teach others how to dance their way to happiness in New Westminster and beyond.
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Walking to school in New Westminster? Plan a safe route

Walking to school in New Westminster? Plan a safe route

Walking or cycling can give kids a big boost to start the school day.
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Parkinson SuperWalk returns in-person to New West on Sept. 10

Parkinson SuperWalk returns in-person to New West on Sept. 10

The annual Parkinson's fundraiser returns in-person for the first time in two years.
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