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New Westminster aims for more diversity on city committees

New Westminster aims for more diversity on city committees

The City of New Westminster is aiming to make its advisory committees more reflective of the city’s diverse population. New West resident Gurveen Dhaliwal met with Mayor Jonathan Cote and Coun.
New West to consider “horror show” in the Brow of the Hill

New West to consider “horror show” in the Brow of the Hill

"It's a wreck."
Anvil Centre Office Tower finally filling up

Anvil Centre Office Tower finally filling up

It’s taken time, but the Anvil Centre office tower is filling up with tenants. The City of New Westminster completed the $86.4 million Anvil Centre civic facility and office tower in the fall of 2014.
Where do we send B.C. teachers when they screw up?

Where do we send B.C. teachers when they screw up?

Have you ever wondered where B.C. teachers go when they screw up? Not the ones who commit actual crimes – those go to jail and have their licences taken away when they’re caught.
It’s Guide to Giving time in New West

It’s Guide to Giving time in New West

Christmas may be a time of gathering, giving and celebrating for many community members, but it’s also a time where many folks are in need.
Royal City Curling club gets city cash

Royal City Curling club gets city cash

Gymnastics programs find home at curling club
New West considers proposal to help foster children

New West considers proposal to help foster children

An amendment to the City of New Westminster’s zoning could help create more homes for youth. The city has received an inquiry about using a single-family home as a residence for youth in foster care and/or youth transitioning out of foster care.
Halloween night stabbing is now a homicide

Halloween night stabbing is now a homicide

IHIT leading the investigation into fatal stabbing
Douglas College expands into Anvil Centre Office Tower

Douglas College expands into Anvil Centre Office Tower

Douglas College students will be calling Anvil Centre home in 2018. Douglas College has announced it’s adding a second campus in downtown New Westminster at the Anvil Centre Office Tower.
New Westminster aims to spend casino cash

New Westminster aims to spend casino cash

New Westminster is doing its damnedest to ensure that casino cash doesn’t go to waste. Back in 2007, the city signed an agreement with the provincial government, the B.C.