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Jack Knox: Here’s the poop on the Mad Crapper

Jack Knox: Here’s the poop on the Mad Crapper

By now you might have seen the video. If lucky, you haven’t. It’s the aftermath of a minor collision involving a bike and a car at the intersection of Cook and Yates on Saturday afternoon.
New Westminster approves hikes to utilities for 2019 – and ponders change to electric utility rates

New Westminster approves hikes to utilities for 2019 – and ponders change to electric utility rates

The City of New Westminster is considering a change to its longstanding process for setting electrical utility rates. On Monday, council approved in-principle rate adjustments for the water, sewer and solid waste utilities.
‘Big problem’ for B.C.: One in five children growing up poor

‘Big problem’ for B.C.: One in five children growing up poor

One in five children is still growing up poor in B.C., a “profoundly disappointing” finding that underlines the challenge facing government anti-poverty efforts, an advocacy group says.
Have you seen Damien Hanley?

Have you seen Damien Hanley?

New Westminster Police need the public's help
Mall parking lot car crashes peak during holidays: ICBC

Mall parking lot car crashes peak during holidays: ICBC

With the holiday shopping season launching this week on Black Friday, ICBC is warning drivers to take caution in mall parking lots.
New Westminster to write a “report card” on 2018 civic election

New Westminster to write a “report card” on 2018 civic election

New Westminster will take a look at whether changes need to be made on how to engage voters in future civic elections. On Monday night, council received a staff report with the official results of the 2018 local election, a report required by law.
Burnaby man arrested for New Westminster poppy donation theft

Burnaby man arrested for New Westminster poppy donation theft

A Burnaby man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a poppy donation box in New Westminster earlier this month. The theft happened on Nov. 8 at the Royal Canadian Legion branch on Sixth Street in New Westminster.
B.C. legislature clerk, sergeant-at-arms suspended; RCMP probe allegations

B.C. legislature clerk, sergeant-at-arms suspended; RCMP probe allegations

Two special prosecutors have been appointed to look into “unprecedented” criminal allegations against two senior officers of the B.C. legislature.
New Westminster proclaims today Transgender Day of Remembrance

New Westminster proclaims today Transgender Day of Remembrance

The City of New Westminster is highlighting the fact that transgender people in Canada and around the world are exposed to widespread discrimination, stigma, harassment and abuse by proclaiming Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Canada-wide antidepressant shortage sparks scramble

Canada-wide antidepressant shortage sparks scramble

A Canada-wide shortage of the common antidepressant Wellbutrin XL has pharmacists scrambling for alternatives and is creating anxiety for patients with mental illness.