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Heavy rain heading for New West — including 20 mm on Thursday, Sunday

Heavy rain heading for New West — including 20 mm on Thursday, Sunday

While no formal warning is in effect, New Westminster could experience a significant amount of rainfall for the rest of the week.
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New West non-profits awarded more than $57K in B.C. gaming grants

New West non-profits awarded more than $57K in B.C. gaming grants

Two New West organizations will soon deliver more programs and services as part of the latest list of these provincial funds.
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Man wanted on six counts of theft previously charged in New West

Man wanted on six counts of theft previously charged in New West

B.C. police issued a warrant this week for a 59-year-old man who's known for crimes of theft, including past incidents in New Westminster.
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Like a Taylor Swift concert, the New West tree sale is a hot ticket in town

Like a Taylor Swift concert, the New West tree sale is a hot ticket in town

A growing concern: New West to consider if more trees could be made available at the city’s biannual tree sale.
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New West mayor “calling BS” on province’s housing priority list

New West mayor “calling BS” on province’s housing priority list

Mayor Patrick Johnstone says it “makes no sense” to set new housing targets for New Westminster as it’s already a leader on housing.
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New West hopes to get in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup action

New West hopes to get in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup action

Could public viewing and community celebrations be coming to New Westminster during when the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Vancouver?
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Letter: Our province is 'upside down,' New West resident claims

Letter: Our province is 'upside down,' New West resident claims

Unnecessary carbon taxes, drug decriminalization and "empty promises" are hurting B.C. residents, this letter writer states.
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Columbia Street closure in New West extended until late May

Columbia Street closure in New West extended until late May

Full closure of Columbia Street between McBride Boulevard and Elliot Street extended by Pattullo Bridge replacement project.
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Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Ottawa's plan to construct 3.9 million homes in seven years is "lofty target." Here in B.C., columnist Keith Baldrey says finding the hands to build them will be a tall order.
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Missing New West man 'often uses transit' to Vancouver

Missing New West man 'often uses transit' to Vancouver

New Westminster police are asking for the public's help to find a missing man who left his home Friday morning, April 19.
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