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Coquitlam resident calls on SFU to keep old Japanese–Canadian newspaper online

Coquitlam resident calls on SFU to keep old Japanese–Canadian newspaper online

More than 500 names are on the Change.org petition launched Aug. 5 by Larissa Kondo to preserve the digital access of "The New Canadian," a Japanese–Canadian paper that ran from 1938 to 2001.
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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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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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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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