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New West sponsors the DUC shuttle

New West sponsors the DUC shuttle

New West residents will be able to ride the DUC until Labour Day – thanks to the City of New Westminster.
New Westminster city council supports community garden at city hall

New Westminster city council supports community garden at city hall

New Westminster city council digs the idea of creating a community garden on the front lawn of city hall.
City hall to enhance New Westminster's website

City hall to enhance New Westminster's website

The city’s website will soon be taking on a new look. City staff has been working on an update to the city’s website, which was last designed in 2009. “We have outgrown our site since then,” said Ashleigh Young, the city’s communications coordinator.
Groups get grants from New Westminster

Groups get grants from New Westminster

New Westminster city council is doling out grants outside of its annual grant process – and not everyone is happy about it. Council has approved a grant for the Royal City Curling Club to support its efforts in hosting the 2017 B.C.
Update: Cops investigate break-in at Queen’s Park home

Update: Cops investigate break-in at Queen’s Park home

Details have begun to emerge about an incident Wednesday morning on Queens Street in New West that had three homes behind police tape.
Building a new Front Street

Building a new Front Street

Western part of parkade now gone
Tin soldier to be part of New Westminster's waterfront identity

Tin soldier to be part of New Westminster's waterfront identity

Is the World's Largest Tin Soldier a guy lurking in the bushes or a prominent figure on the waterfront? That depends who you ask.
Tragically Hip may be part of food truck fest

Tragically Hip may be part of food truck fest

New West residents may be able to watch the Tragically Hip sing hits like New Orleans is Sinking and Courage while enjoying the Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival. The Aug.
Richmond Street residents, seniors not happy with temporary bus route

Richmond Street residents, seniors not happy with temporary bus route

Nearly 100 people recently gathered at the Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre to voice their concerns about changes made to the C3 bus route along Richmond Street.
Uptown parklet gets mixed reviews

Uptown parklet gets mixed reviews

Belmont Street is taking on a whole new look with the creation of a parklet and a “lawn” area equipped with games and seating, but area residents fear it could exacerbate existing nuisance problems in the neighbourhood.