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Indecent act investigation: New West police appeal for victims to come forward

Indecent act investigation: New West police appeal for victims to come forward

New Westminster police investigate “very disturbing” events that negatively impacted community members.
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Columbia Square Plaza proponent to begin public consultation in June

Columbia Square Plaza proponent to begin public consultation in June

New Westminster embarks on path to consider redevelopment application for Columbia Square Plaza this year.
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Train whistles set to cease at one Queensborough rail crossing

Train whistles set to cease at one Queensborough rail crossing

New Westminster city council has signed off on train whistle cessation for the Furness Street crossing in Queensborough.
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New West council rejects motion to halt “failed decriminalization” experiment

New West council rejects motion to halt “failed decriminalization” experiment

Harm Reduction Nurses Association: Criminalization of drugs leads to covert use – and that’s “a recipe for death.”
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Pattullo Bridge replacement project delayed another year

Pattullo Bridge replacement project delayed another year

The new crossing between New Westminster and Surrey was originally planned to open in 2023 – but it’s now been pushed back to 2025.
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70 commercial vehicles taken off the road in Lower Mainland enforcement blitz: Burnaby RCMP

70 commercial vehicles taken off the road in Lower Mainland enforcement blitz: Burnaby RCMP

58% of the trucks checked this month were taken off the road in a crackdown on commercial vehicle safety.
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Baldrey: Why B.C. United wished for a lifesaver during 'turbulent political waters'

Baldrey: Why B.C. United wished for a lifesaver during 'turbulent political waters'

Columnist Keith Baldrey believes takes a closer look at B.C. United's "somewhat absurd" proposal to carve up the electoral map for the next election.
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Sunday Night Read: 'The Harmony Garden'

Sunday Night Read: 'The Harmony Garden'

This short story series submission is from Patricia Celan of New Westminster.
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Photos: New Westminster celebrates 154th May Day

Photos: New Westminster celebrates 154th May Day

The traditional spring festival is the longest-running event of its kind in the world
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Photos: Annual Hyack parade returns to Uptown New West

Photos: Annual Hyack parade returns to Uptown New West

Now in its 53rd year, the Hyack Parade took over the streets of uptown New West.
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