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Tax hikes coming in New Westminster in 2017

Tax hikes coming in New Westminster in 2017

Royal City residents will be on the hook for increases to property taxes and utilities in 2017. On Monday, council received a staff report recommending a 2.
New West man sentenced in 2015 killing

New West man sentenced in 2015 killing

The man who killed a New Westminster grandmother in a random attack in June 2015 has been sentenced to six years in prison. Julien Levasseur was handed his sentence last week in New Westminster provincial court.
Winter weather wreaking havoc on New West roads

Winter weather wreaking havoc on New West roads

The winter’s snowfall is taking its toll on Royal City roads and the city’s budget.
New Westminster pastor behind anti-transgender rights posters

New Westminster pastor behind anti-transgender rights posters

A New Westminster pastor said it’s not right to compare his campaign against adding gender identity and gender expression clauses to the Canadian Human Rights Act with neo-Nazi posters found in the city last month. “I love trans people.
New Westminster makes a deal with CUPE

New Westminster makes a deal with CUPE

Council in brief
'It was a joy and tear-filled night'

'It was a joy and tear-filled night'

Terminally ill New Westminster guitarist honoured at Vancouver tribute concert one day after his death
New Westminster woman charged in Justice Institute attacks

New Westminster woman charged in Justice Institute attacks

A New Westminster woman has been charged in connection with targeted attacks on the homes, vehicles and property of 15 people connected to the Justice Institute of B.C. in 2011 and 2012.
New Westminster working to create conservation area in Queen’s Park

New Westminster working to create conservation area in Queen’s Park

Heritage advocates are hopeful second time’s a charm for the Queen’s Park neighbourhood.
New Westminster inches toward OCP finish line

New Westminster inches toward OCP finish line

The finish line is now in sight for folks taking part in the update to New Westminster’s official community plan.
New Westminster urges federal government to increase immigration quotas

New Westminster urges federal government to increase immigration quotas

Council rejects "demonizing' people based on religion