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Richard McBride Elementary could be replaced

Richard McBride Elementary could be replaced

A brand new school could be in the cards for Richard McBride Elementary if the district decides to replace the aging school.
New Westminster names its 146th May Queen

New Westminster names its 146th May Queen

Two years after opening its doors, Ecole Qayqayt Elementary School has become home to its first ever May Queen. Savanah Agas is New Westminster’s 146th May Queen and Daniel Karwowski is her Royal Consort. “Ecstatic.
Two charged for fraud-related offences

Two charged for fraud-related offences

Two New Westminster residents are behind bars after devices used for making fake IDs and credit cards were found inside their home.
New West cops nab criminal on the run

New West cops nab criminal on the run

A 30-year-old man is behind bars after a short pursuit by New Westminster police.
Westminster Pier Park’s elevator not quite ready to open

Westminster Pier Park’s elevator not quite ready to open

The elevator into Westminster Pier Park has hit another snag in its bid to provide improved access to the waterfront.
Queen’s Park home sale “historic” in New West

Queen’s Park home sale “historic” in New West

A quaint 1909 cottage in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood may have made history when it recently sold far above its listed price. Darcy Schlechtleitner of Team ReThink said the three-bedroom home at 217 St. Patrick St.
Shiloh church flock will move to St. Barnabas

Shiloh church flock will move to St. Barnabas

It’s been a United Church for more than 90 years, but soon Shiloh Sixth Avenue church will have a new owner. The sale of 105-year-old church isn’t official just yet.
Wanted: a place to call home

Wanted: a place to call home

All Kathie Nielsen wants is for her grandson to have his own bedroom, but after more than four years spent waiting for an affordable housing unit, Nielsen has had enough.
New Westminster expands its vision for the waterfront

New Westminster expands its vision for the waterfront

New Westminster’s vision for the riverfront has expanded past the downtown.
New Westminster to develop new arts strategy

New Westminster to develop new arts strategy

Anvil Centre will take a front-row seat in the City of the New Westminster’s new arts strategy. Biliana Velkova, the city’s arts coordinator, said the city needs to create a new arts strategy to replace the five-year plan adopted in 2008.