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Testing underway for sleek Mark III cars eyed for Expo and Millennium lines

Testing underway for sleek Mark III cars eyed for Expo and Millennium lines

More bigger and better Mark III trains have now entered the testing phase on SkyTrain, according to an update by TransLink – but you can’t get on one yet.
New West MP critical of pipeline business case

New West MP critical of pipeline business case

New Westminster-Burnaby MP has submitted comments to the National Energy Board as it considers the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.
New West man honoured by Variety

New West man honoured by Variety

New Westminster’s Doug Rogers was recognized for his long-time commitment to helping children with special needs by Variety – The Children’s Charity.
New West voting beats neighbouring cities

New West voting beats neighbouring cities

The deadline for the referendum on electoral reform passed on Friday afternoon.
Hundreds of extremely bright meteors to paint Metro Vancouver skies

Hundreds of extremely bright meteors to paint Metro Vancouver skies

This month, Vancouverites are privy to one of the brightest meteors shower of the year — the Geminid meteor shower. The shower peaks on Dec. 13 to 14, and it produces an army of shooting stars.
No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket for the $60 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. However, 14 of the 42 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each that were up for grabs were claimed by ticket holders across the country.
Longest full moon in nearly a decade happens this December

Longest full moon in nearly a decade happens this December

December’s nights are longer than those during the rest of the year. However, this month’s full moon is unique — it will be the longest full moon in nearly a decade.
Possible solutions to the traffic safety problems at Queensborough schools are on the horizon

Possible solutions to the traffic safety problems at Queensborough schools are on the horizon

New Westminster school trustees are counting on the mayor and city council to be able to help put an end to the traffic chaos that erupts around Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Queensborough Middle schools every day before and after school.
Canadian prosecutor argues Huawei CFO is a flight risk, bail hearing continues Monday

Canadian prosecutor argues Huawei CFO is a flight risk, bail hearing continues Monday

Wan Zhou Meng was arrested in YVR airport in Richmond on Saturday and faces extradition to the United States for alleged fraud
New Westminster wants to work on poverty-reduction with province

New Westminster wants to work on poverty-reduction with province

New Westminster wants the province to use its ABCs to tackle poverty. City council has endorsed the B.C.