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Politicians in New Westminster are rallying to the defence of Port Coquitlam Coun. Laura Dupont, who was censured on Thursday, May 28.

The New Westminster school district wants to bring arts educators together to develop a district-wide strategy for arts education.

A team of New Westminster Secondary School students took top honours at the B.C. Game of Apps championship over the weekend.

Gavin Deloes had been in an accident in Coquitlam last Friday, and on Sunday, he left Royal Columbian Hospital in a hospital gown and slippers.

A man who walked away from Royal Columbian Hospital Sunday in a hospital gown and slippers was found dead in Burnaby Thursday. Gavin Deloes had been in a motor vehicle accident in Coquitlam last Friday at around 8:30 a.m.

While many of us have been staying home to contribute to public health and safety, some have also opened their homes to new pets. According to Humane Canada, adoption numbers have increased by up to 60% across the country.

In recent weeks, the demand for our food banks has jumped a significant 20% according to Food Banks Canada CEO Chris Hatch.

Essential service workers in the grocery sector receiving extra pay during the pandemic will be watching their paycheques in the coming weeks as companies re-evaluate how they compensate employees.

Signs across the world have implored people to stay two-metres apart. Now, as schools, businesses and playgrounds get set to re-open, some experts are warning it might not be enough.

The school district is prepped for classes to start up again June 1 - but the school day will look very different for those students who choose to return