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Second Vancouver Biennale installation coming to town next week

Misconduct is not believed to be a contributing factor to the death of a man in New Westminster this week, according to the independent body that oversees police agencies in B.C. The recent finding has to do with an incident that began around 3 a.m.

A thief could soon be behind bars after New West police obtained surveillance footage of the man allegedly breaking in to a home earlier this week.

New Westminster trustees have unanimously agreed to give themselves their first raise in about seven years. Effect Jan.

Douglas College has declined to answer questions about the departure of its former president or why the institution continued to pay him $14,000 a month after he left suddenly last year.

Council in brief

A massive new development near the New Westminster and Coquitlam border could provide an opportunity to address longstanding concerns about the transportation network around Braid and Brunette.

B.C.’s police watchdog has yet to determine whether or not the death of a man in distress on the Pattullo Bridge was the result of an officer’s actions. At about 3 a.m.

Doug Whicker wants to help prevent the city from “wasting” a lot of money on an “ineffective” noise barrier planned for the Front Street Mews.

The City of New Westminster is extending a lifeline to Fraser River Discovery Centre to fund a significant new program. Discovery Centre, which is located on the waterfront, requested a $60,000 partnership grant for 2016, 2017 and 2018.