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New West exceeds region's water conservation requirements

New West exceeds region's water conservation requirements

The City of New Westminster is meeting or exceeding some of Metro Vancouver’s water conservation measures – and hopes residents will do the same.
Charges dropped against cop for fatal Starlight shooting

Charges dropped against cop for fatal Starlight shooting

Second-degree murder charges against a Delta police officer for his role in a fatal shooting death outside the Starlight Casino nearly three years ago have been dropped.
Meet your market and win prizes

Meet your market and win prizes

Bringing a friend to any of B.C.’s famers’ markets – including New Westminster’s – could pay off this month.
New Westminster's Santa Claus Parade set for 2015

New Westminster's Santa Claus Parade set for 2015

Council willing to consider alternate events for future years
New Westminster set to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's milestone

New Westminster set to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's milestone

The Royal City is getting set to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II as she breaks her great-great grandmother’s record as the longest reigning monarch in British history.
Suspects in taxi robbery arrested

Suspects in taxi robbery arrested

Two suspects who allegedly robbed a taxi driver at gunpoint recently have been arrested. As previously reported, police were called to Ash Street and Fifth Avenue around 2 a.m. on July 2 after a taxi driver was allegedly robbed by two men.
Midsummer fun on stage in New West

Midsummer fun on stage in New West

Alchemy Theatre and Vagabond Players team up to offer summer Shakespeare at Bernie Legge Theatre
Plaskett exhibit extended

Plaskett exhibit extended

The folks at the Massey Theatre have extended the Joseph Plaskett exhibit to run until July 27, one month longer than originally planned. “It’s been very popular,” said executive director Jessica Schneider.
New West sends Plaza 88 tower to public hearing

New West sends Plaza 88 tower to public hearing

The final tower in the Plaza 88 development is headed to a public hearing. After going back-and-forth with the developer about various aspects of the proposed tower at 900 Carnarvon St.
Acting Sergeant takes over media desk

Acting Sergeant takes over media desk

There’s a new guy sitting at the New Westminster Police Department’s media desk these days. Acting Sgt. Jeff Scott took over the role of recruiter and media spokesperson from Sgt.