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Tourism New West works to broaden its financial support

Ken and Catherine McEwen think the new off-leash dog area in Moody Park is pawsome.

One-quarter of homes were left without power

New Westminster police had a busy weekend, in most part thanks to the stormy weather. The weekend kicked off early Saturday morning with an investigation into a collision between a passenger vehicle and a tow truck. At about 12:50 a.m. on Aug.

"It is just a mess."

Artists are interpreting the Wait for Me Daddy photograph in a myriad of ways as part of the 75th anniversary of the famous photograph.

Think doodling is a mindless activity? Think again. The Arts Council of New Westminster is hosting a cognitive drawing workshop (50+) at The Gallery @ Queen’s Park today (Aug. 26).

Expect to hear a lot more singing around Anvil Centre come fall. The cultural hub will be launching its choral program on Oct. 4. No experience is necessary, according to choir director Shane Raman.

A New Westminster non-profit hammered in a recent Fraser Health Authority audit for shortcomings at its group homes for the mentally ill is firing back, saying the audit was poorly timed and its biggest challenge is inadequate funding from the health

The third annual Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival was a foodie’s dream come true. Seventy-three food trucks descended on Columbia Street for the Aug. 22 event, which is considered the largest festival of its kind in Canada.