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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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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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This weekend in New West: What’s happening July 19 to 21?

This weekend in New West: What’s happening July 19 to 21?

Music (all kinds), markets and more – it’s all happening in New West this weekend
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95-room hotel part of heritage project in downtown New Westminster

95-room hotel part of heritage project in downtown New Westminster

216 strata units, a hotel, a coffee bar and an auditorium are proposed in 30-storey tower on Columbia Theatre site.
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Blessing ceremony celebrates restoration of Centennial Totem Pole in New West

Blessing ceremony celebrates restoration of Centennial Totem Pole in New West

Artist restores New Westminster totem pole carved in 1967 by Kwakwaka’wakw artists – including his father.
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This weekend in New West: What’s happening July 12 to 14

This weekend in New West: What’s happening July 12 to 14

The return of Fridays on Friday, a totem pole blessing, and loads of great outdoor activities are all happening in New Westminster this weekend.
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Tap into your relationship with the Mighty Fraser at this New West event

Tap into your relationship with the Mighty Fraser at this New West event

Fraser River Discovery Centre hosting a meditative drawing workshop on New Westminster’s boardwalk.
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CATS and School of Rock take to the stage at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl

CATS and School of Rock take to the stage at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl

New West actor takes on three roles in Theatre Under the Stars’ 2024 production – “a different sort of CATS.”
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Win a pair of tickets to a Jokers Canada show in Port Coquitlam

Win a pair of tickets to a Jokers Canada show in Port Coquitlam

The deadline is 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, to enter to win a free pair of tickets to the show on Saturday, June 29.
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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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