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New Westminster parents fed up with portables at Queen Elizabeth

New Westminster parents fed up with portables at Queen Elizabeth

News of two more portables being added to the already crowded Queen Elizabeth Elementary School site has parents concerned about the welfare of their children.
New Westminster's Qayqayt Elementary is getting a second playground

New Westminster's Qayqayt Elementary is getting a second playground

Students at École Qayqayt Elementary School will soon have a brand new playground thanks to provincial funding announced last week.
[UPDATE] New West tenants scramble to find housing in preparation for renovictions

[UPDATE] New West tenants scramble to find housing in preparation for renovictions

Three years after retiring, Liduin VanderSpek is being forced back into the workforce so she can ensure she has a roof over her head. VanderSpek is among the tenants of the Lori Ann Apartment at 404 Seventh St.
New website tackles kids’ sport injuries

New website tackles kids’ sport injuries

It’s rough-and-tumble world being a kid – especially if they play sports. An average of 900 B.C. children and teens are hospitalized each year due to sports-related injuries.
Lead found in New Westminster skatepark delays demolition

Lead found in New Westminster skatepark delays demolition

Demolition of the Mercer Stadium skatepark has been delayed once again – this time thanks to the discovery of trace amounts of lead in the concrete.
New Westminster school district budget in a ‘good place’

New Westminster school district budget in a ‘good place’

But union head says more money should be spent on support staff
New Westminster councillor earns national recognition

New Westminster councillor earns national recognition

Coun. Bill Harper a national champion. In honour of International Open Government Week, the Public Sector Digest announced Canada’s Open City Champions on May 11 in three categories: City Council; Community Leader; and City Administrative Leader.
Former CFL player arrested for assault in New Westminster

Former CFL player arrested for assault in New Westminster

Former B.C. Lion Joshua Boden has been charged in connection to an alleged domestic dispute earlier this week.
New Westminster still planning for Arenex replacement

New Westminster still planning for Arenex replacement

Groups call on city to build the facility sooner rather than later
New Westminster Police say scammers are targeting international students

New Westminster Police say scammers are targeting international students

A recent incident involving an international student has prompted police to put out a warning to all international students about scammers targeting students and their families.