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Charges expected in lethal drug investigation

Charges expected in lethal drug investigation

The dealer police allege sold the drugs that killed 16-year-old Angel Loyer-Lawrence has been arrested and charges have been recommended.
Thrills, no spills for first Grand Prix

Thrills, no spills for first Grand Prix

City still has post-race analysis to do, but all signs point to success for inaugural cycling race in New West
Man charged after alleged axe attack

Man charged after alleged axe attack

A man is facing an assault charge after allegedly threatening police officers with an axe. The incident happened shortly after midnight on July 7. The accused had been in the lobby of the New Westminster Police Department since about 10:30 p.m.
Second bus survey coming this fall

Second bus survey coming this fall

New Westminster Secondary School students who live in Queensborough will get a second chance to provide feedback about a bus service from the ’Boro to the high school.
District targets food security for city students

District targets food security for city students

It may be a lofty aspiration but New Westminster school trustees have set into motion a plan to ensure that “no child is hungry and every child eats healthy.” “Our job as trustees is to make these kinds of statements and to strive towards them.
MP Peter Julian pulls out of leadership race

MP Peter Julian pulls out of leadership race

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian has dropped his bid to replace federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair this fall. The MP made the announcement Thursday, saying he couldn’t secure enough donations to continue on.
Series of fires stamped out by firefighters

Series of fires stamped out by firefighters

No word if anyone was arrested
New West council meetings - not exactly a ratings grabber

New West council meetings - not exactly a ratings grabber

Council in brief
Ask City Hall: What about the coal?

Ask City Hall: What about the coal?

Quayside resident Don Northup has some burning questions about coal in New Westminster. QUESTION: “I have seen on a couple of occasions rail cars heading east across Begbie carrying what looks like coal.
Canada Games Pool remains New Westminster's top priority

Canada Games Pool remains New Westminster's top priority

A new ice rink is on the city’s radar but a new-and-improved Canada Games Pool is the city’s top priority.