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UPDATE: Missing New Westminster dog reunited with his family

UPDATE: Missing New Westminster dog reunited with his family

A missing Chihuahua cross snatched near the New Westminster SkyTrain station last week has been reunited with his family. Jackson, an 11-year-old Brussels Griffon/Chihuahua was taken Friday near the station at about 6 p.m.
New West transit fares going up again

New West transit fares going up again

Your transit fares are going up again – starting on Canada Day. Happy Canada Day! Beginning Sunday, July 1, transit fares will increase by five to 10 cents.
New Westminster aims to reduce some renovation costs

New Westminster aims to reduce some renovation costs

New Westminster is taking action to reduce some of the costs of renovations for some homeowners. The city is working on a policy in support of housing affordability, relating to non-market and select marking housing.
Future New Westminster Secondary School is ‘right’ size: Minister

Future New Westminster Secondary School is ‘right’ size: Minister

The future New Westminster Secondary School is the “right size” for the city for years to come, according to the Ministry of Education and New Westminster school district.
Hundreds call for 10-lane pool at rally at New West city hall

Hundreds call for 10-lane pool at rally at New West city hall

Supporters of a 10-lane swimming pool tried to make a splash at city hall Monday night.
New Westminster sends modular housing project to public hearing

New Westminster sends modular housing project to public hearing

Many Queensborough residents oppose a plan to build modular housing for homeless women near the local elementary school – but are prepared to welcome it at a different location in their community.
Ground-breaking marks the start of construction of New Westminster’s new high school

Ground-breaking marks the start of construction of New Westminster’s new high school

The sun was shining on the Royal City Friday as shovels plunged into the ground signifying the start of construction of the long-awaited New Westminster Secondary School replacement project.
New Westminster gets $50,000 asset management grant

New Westminster gets $50,000 asset management grant

New Westminster is getting a grant to help it better manage civic assets.
UPDATE: New West priest arrested after chaining herself to a tree outside Trans Mountain terminal

UPDATE: New West priest arrested after chaining herself to a tree outside Trans Mountain terminal

This story has been updated with new information. A priest and her parishioner were arrested on Burnaby mountain after they chained themselves to a tree outside the Trans Mountain terminal Friday morning, according to Burnaby RCMP.
Counting homeless youth in New Westminster

Counting homeless youth in New Westminster

Metro Vancouver is trying to get a more accurate picture of the number of youth who are homeless.