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New Westminster pursues plans to fund new aquatic facility

New Westminster pursues plans to fund new aquatic facility

New Westminster is taking steps to borrow millions of dollars to fund a replacement for Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre.
New Westminster aims to make affordable rental units mandatory in new developments

New Westminster aims to make affordable rental units mandatory in new developments

The City of New Westminster is hoping to make affordable rental housing mandatory in new developments across the city by the middle of 2019.
YVR confiscated these bizarre carry-on items in 2018

YVR confiscated these bizarre carry-on items in 2018

YVR is offering advice to passengers, from preparing to travel, to getting to the airport, to breezing through security.
BenBen and family among latest New West residents facing renoviction

BenBen and family among latest New West residents facing renoviction

A cat once known as the saddest cat on the internet would be downright despondent if he knew what was happening to his family.
Canuck the crow stars in new children’s book

Canuck the crow stars in new children’s book

Father/daughter duo penned A Crow Called Canuck: A Children’s Activity Book
These are the top dog names of 2018 (including Khaleesi)

These are the top dog names of 2018 (including Khaleesi)

Pet owners increasingly see their dogs as a member of the family and that’s why they give them people names, according to a network of pet sitters and dog walkers.
Huawei boss was treated at Richmond Hospital after YVR arrest

Huawei boss was treated at Richmond Hospital after YVR arrest

The Huawei boss being detained for possible extradition to the U.S. was taken to Richmond Hospital after her arrest last week at YVR.
“Abhorrent” neglect of young boy reported by watchdog

“Abhorrent” neglect of young boy reported by watchdog

The “abhorrent” neglect of a young boy with autism has prompted B.C.’s child watchdog to call for an overhaul of provincial services for children with special needs.
What’s happening at the New Westminster school board meeting on Dec. 11?

What’s happening at the New Westminster school board meeting on Dec. 11?

The New Westminster school board is having its monthly public board meeting this week – and yes, you’re right, it’s a few weeks early thanks to the winter break.
Five Christmas gifts that give back

Five Christmas gifts that give back

Looking for gift ideas that won’t end up in the landfill? Consider any of the gifts from the list below. Directions Youth Services Donation drop-off: Glacier Media, 303 West Fifth Ave. fsgv.