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The accuracy of election polls may be questionable, but politicians are sinking their teeth into the (b)unofficial poll at Burger Heaven.

Design guidelines developed as part of the creation of a heritage conservation area in Queen’s Park could apply to homes and landscapes in the neighbourhood.

The front lawn of city hall will be transformed as the Garden at City Hall aims to get off the ground this summer.

While slashing or reducing bridge tolls may appeal to voters, Mayor Jonathan Cote says it is bad transportation policy. Last weekend, the B.C. Liberals promised to cap bridge tolls at $500 a year. The B.C.

City commits to region’s homelessness action plan

Renaming New Westminster or giving it a dual name, providing financial support for the Qayqayt First Nation and changing the Judge Begbie statue – those are just some of the ideas generated during the Truth and Reconciliation New West process.

Funding has been approved for repairs at École Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary school. The Ministry of Education is giving the district nearly $1.3 million to conduct mechanical upgrades and roof repairs/replacement at the school.

The Royal Westminster Regiment gathered in Queen’s Park on Sunday to commemorate one of the most significant battles in Canadian military history.

Plans are afoot to make improvements for pedestrians and cyclists in New Westminster. Flashing beacons, improved lighting, pedestrian-activated traffic signals and curb extensions are being implemented at a number of pedestrian crossings this year.

Council in brief