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New Westminster school trustee on medical leave

New Westminster school trustee on medical leave

New Westminster school trustee Mary Lalji is on medical leave for an undisclosed illness, the Record has learned.
New Westminster to correct errors in controversial housing bylaw

New Westminster to correct errors in controversial housing bylaw

The City of New Westminster is taking steps to address incorrect information included in a controversial bylaw adopted earlier this year.
Empty the Tanks protesters planning return to Vancouver Aquarium Saturday

Empty the Tanks protesters planning return to Vancouver Aquarium Saturday

Seventh annual protest one of more than 60 planned around the world May 11
Electors have a say in New Westminster’s plan to borrow up to $93 million

Electors have a say in New Westminster’s plan to borrow up to $93 million

If you have concerns about the city’s plan to borrow millions to fund the New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre, now is the time to speak up.
8 babies a day at Royal Columbian Hospital

8 babies a day at Royal Columbian Hospital

New statistics show births the main reason for hospitalizations at RCH in New Westminster while at ERH in Port Moody heart and breathing problems are big reasons for lengthy hospital stays
Film companies find ways to give back to New Westminster

Film companies find ways to give back to New Westminster

A decline in filming revenue in New Westminster in 2018 is being attributed to major construction and watermain replacement projects in the downtown – and traffic impacts related to that work.
Low B.C. snowpacks reduce flood risk, hike chance of summer drought

Low B.C. snowpacks reduce flood risk, hike chance of summer drought

Snowpacks across B.C. are below normal this year, reducing the likelihood of flooding but raising the spectre of dry conditions this summer
UBC grad student digging into May Day history, role of May Queens in New West

UBC grad student digging into May Day history, role of May Queens in New West

As kids get ready to dance around the May Pole later this month, one grad student is diving into the history of New Westminster’s long-standing May Day event.
Come visit the renovated New West library and discover our new tech

Come visit the renovated New West library and discover our new tech

If you haven’t had a chance to drop by New Westminster Public Library’s recently-renovated main branch, I encourage you to do so. In addition to several upgrades to our infrastructure (HVAC, windows, lighting, etc.
Rise in data breaches prompts warning

Rise in data breaches prompts warning

As privacy awareness week gets underway, the BC Office for the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Better Business Bureau are warning people do a better job protecting their personal data