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[UPDATE] New Westminster firefighters douse West End blaze

[UPDATE] New Westminster firefighters douse West End blaze

The New Westminster Fire Department is investigating a fire that gutted the top floor of a West End house and burned up a third of its roof Monday afternoon. Crews were called to the house at 519 Holland St. at about 3:20 p.m.
Residential Tenancy Act in new government's cross hairs, MLA says

Residential Tenancy Act in new government's cross hairs, MLA says

“I’m still kind of pinching myself,” New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy told the Record Friday afternoon. Less than 24 hours earlier, Darcy and her NDP colleagues were celebrating the news that party leader John Horgan had been tapped by Lt.-Gov.
Drive to have third arena in New West gains traction

Drive to have third arena in New West gains traction

Hockey and lacrosse fans are among more than 400 residents appealing to city hall to build a third arena in New Westminster.
Funding approved for 51 new teachers in city

Funding approved for 51 new teachers in city

The New Westminster school district has been given the green light to hire up to 51 new teachers for the upcoming school year. The announcement comes after the Ministry of Education approved the district’s request for funding for 51.
New Westminster shoots for the sky with towers

New Westminster shoots for the sky with towers

New Westminster city council has approved a plan that will see two skyscrapers built on the waterfront.
New Westminster official community plan hits the final lap

New Westminster official community plan hits the final lap

OCP will go to a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 18
New West man arrested

New West man arrested

A New Westminster man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two men on Sunday. The first incident happened around 9:30 p.m. near the bus loop at Eighth and Columbia streets.
Fighting for future renters in the city

Fighting for future renters in the city

Tenants being evicted from their suites for renovation purposes are speaking out
A closer look: Fighting the ‘low-status’ label

A closer look: Fighting the ‘low-status’ label

A university degree used to be a ticket to a great paying profession, now a trade can make more sense
Bosa Development seeks support for its riverfront plan in New West

Bosa Development seeks support for its riverfront plan in New West

Bosa Development is seeking the City of New Westminster’s official support for its waterfront development plan. Last fall, Bosa Development unveiled a plan for the site at 600 to 720 Quayside Dr.