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City approves money for Hyack Grand Prix

City approves money for Hyack Grand Prix

The Hyack Festival Association is taking another spin at holding a bike race in the streets of New Westminster.
New West high school consultations in full swing

New West high school consultations in full swing

The future New Westminster Secondary School is starting to take shape – on paper anyways.
New West named a Smart21 Community

New West named a Smart21 Community

New Westminster is setting its sights on being one of the smartest cities in the world. The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) recently announced that the City of New Westminster has been recognized as one of the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2017.

"Monster" resurfaces with Brunette proposals

A “monster” has resurfaced in Sapperton as part of the Brunette interchange project.
New Westminster heritage homes stir up debate at council

New Westminster heritage homes stir up debate at council

Two heritage homes, two different results. On Monday, city council considered heritage alteration permits for 215 Manitoba St. and 105 College Crt.
New West weighs in on Trump's win

New West weighs in on Trump's win

Shock, sadness and surprise – just some of the feelings expressed around the world after Donald Trump was elected as the 45th president of the United States in a stunning upset on Tuesday. The Royal City was no exception.
Police warn after pedestrian struck on McBride

Police warn after pedestrian struck on McBride

Pedestrians are once again being reminded to take extra care while out walking after a woman was hit by a car in New Westminster. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 800 block of McBride Boulevard on Monday, Nov. 7.
First homicide hits Royal City

First homicide hits Royal City

An investigation is currently underway into New Westminster’s first homicide of 2016. The incident happened early in the morning on Nov. 8 in the 700 block of Fifth Avenue.
Fentanyl safety website aims to inform first responders

Fentanyl safety website aims to inform first responders

First responders have a new source for information on the dangers of fentanyl exposure thanks to a website created by the Justice Institute of B.C.
Two men facing charges in New West crime

Two men facing charges in New West crime

Two men have been charged in connection with a violent altercation in New Westminster last month. The incident took place on Saturday, Oct. 15 in the 300 block of 12th Street.