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Letter: New West residents 'lose out' on Columbia Square proposal

Letter: New West residents 'lose out' on Columbia Square proposal

This letter writer believes the six to eight towers should include affordable rental units, but density could also be an issue.
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Citywide literary festival returns to New Westminster with 15 events

Citywide literary festival returns to New Westminster with 15 events

Bridges Literary Festival in New West includes author talks and panels, kids' storytimes, crafts, a book launch, social events, poetry readings, workshops and more.
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B.C. grants $50K to strengthen New West youth social services team

B.C. grants $50K to strengthen New West youth social services team

The New West Safe Community Situation Table, which started in March, supports local at-risk youth with public safety and support services organizations.
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It doesn't have to be this way: New West—Burnaby MP

It doesn't have to be this way: New West—Burnaby MP

Life has been simple for companies, landlords and banks, but difficult for millions of everyday citizens, Peter Julian writes.
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New Westminster Symphony set to wrap up season with romance

New Westminster Symphony set to wrap up season with romance

A rising star and a piece of local history are featured in New West Symphony’s season-ending performance.
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$50K funding to empower New West youth climate action leaders

$50K funding to empower New West youth climate action leaders

New Westminster is one of six Canadian cities to receive an inaugural international microgrant to help young activists.
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Divers went into the Fraser for a stolen car. They found a bus

Divers went into the Fraser for a stolen car. They found a bus

An RCMP Underwater Recovery Team found multiple vehicles, including a school bus, while fishing a stolen car out of the water by Coquitlam's Maquabeak Park.
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This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

The Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary hopes to help local residents brighten their gardens and yards while ensuring services are provided for birds in its care.
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Garden/Gathering Space comes alive at Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces

Garden/Gathering Space comes alive at Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces

New gathering space outside Massey Theatre designed to support Indigenous cultural resurgence and storytelling.
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New West high on this 'dopest cities' list for cannabis delivery in B.C.

New West high on this 'dopest cities' list for cannabis delivery in B.C.

Uber Eats recently released its cannabis ordering trends report, which includes New Westminster.
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