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The response came in a call with reporters after Glacier Media reported on a leaked document detailing missteps during the province's deadliest outbreak to date, as well as recommendations should a second wave hit a long-term care home.

New West residents may soon be able to be tested for COVID-19 closer to home.

A New Westminster man has been arrested in connection with the Westminster Pier Park fire, but police don’t believe he poses any further risk to the community.

New Westminster school district is hoping that the last of the supply-chain issues that have plagued the project since the onset of COVID-19 will be resolved in time for the building to be ready for the current school year

Trustee Danielle Connelly wanted the board to advocate to Education Minister Rob Fleming for assurance on the school district's operating grants for 2020/21, but her motion didn't get past the committee table.

The school district isn't planning to direct any of the $2.5 million it's getting from the federal government towards out-of-school care - but it says the issue hasn't fallen off its radar

The money will help pay for staff to support online learning programs and install outdoor learning spaces at schools, among other proposals

Anyone who believes they're a victim of fraud should report it.

A New Westminster resident has taken first place in a wildlife photography competition. Joshua Wolfe’s photo of black bears won for the wildlife setting category of the BC SPCA’s 12th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest.

What happened: COVID-19 treatment developed in part by a Vancouver company is showing signs of reducing hospitalizations Why it matters: Federal government has allocated $175 million to AbCellera to develop therapeutic antibodies A COVID-19 treatment