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New West council approves 29-storey building on Sixth Street

Two pot shops have cleared one of the hurdles on the path to opening in New West. New Westminster city council held public hearings on Monday night related to two cannabis shops proposed in the city, Muse Cannabis at 532 Sixth St.

Muse Cannabis is hoping to set the bar high for cannabis shops in New Westminster. Following public hearings on Monday night, council approved applications for two cannabis stores, including Muse Cannabis at 532 Sixth St.

A humane society took care of the kitten after someone sat on it and broke its hip — now a photographer is offering $20 photoshoots to raise money for the organization.

A home in the Queensborough neighbourhood of New Westminster sustained major damage due to a morning fire. Firefighters were called to a home in the 200 block of Wood Street at Salter Street at around 7:25 a.m.

Man's injuries not life-threatening; police continue to investigate

A longtime New Westminster resident struck by an alleged drunk driver during a visit to London is feeling the love and support from afar. Emily Goss, 24, suffered a head injury when she was hit by a car in south London about 3:30 a.m.

A longtime New Westminster resident struck by an alleged drunk driver during a visit to London is feeling the love and support from afar. Emily Goss, 24, suffered a head injury when she was hit by a car in south London about 3:30 a.m.

Summer is here and strawberry season is one of the most celebrated times of the year for lovers of fruit. I always buy an abundant amount of all fruit when it is in season and strawberries are no exception.

Starting today (June 24), TransLink has increased service on what it called “overcrowded” routes, including Burnaby and New Westminster.