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Have you seen this man?

Have you seen this man?

New Westminster Police need your help finding a 46-year-old New Westminster man. Donald Daniel Smith was last seen on May 29 in the 700 block of Carnarvon Street.

New West fire department issues fire safety advisory

Hot and dry conditions prompt advisory in New Westminster
New West resident charged with murder

New West resident charged with murder

A 23-year-old New Westminster man has been charged with second-degree murder for an attack police described as random and unprovoked. Charan Dhandwar, 79, was out for walk around 6:45 p.m.

New West aims to address affordable housing through mayor's task force

The City of New Westminster’s new family friendly housing policy may make some housing more affordable for families, but other initiatives are aiming to improve affordability.

New Westminster considers Front Street Mews designs

Community input will be sought at upcoming open house

New West aims to enliven local streets with parklets

New Westminster will launch a parklet pilot project in Sapperton this summer. Council has directed staff to proceed with implementation of a demonstration parklet on East Columbia Street for the summer of 2015.
Alleged SkyTrain stalker arrested

Alleged SkyTrain stalker arrested

A 21-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman on the SkyTrain earlier this week. On June 2 around 3 p.m., a woman boarded a train at Waterfront Station.
Blurred Lines: How old neighbourhoods may become closer

Blurred Lines: How old neighbourhoods may become closer

Queensborough and Hamilton separated in 1885 but may soon share a Member of the Legislative Assembly

New Westminster students offered grief counselling after grandmother's violent death

Students, staff and parents at New Westminster’s Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary are being offered grief counselling after a grandmother of students at the school was killed in what police are calling a random, unprovoked attack.

Car no longer the favourable option to get around town: survey

Those living in the Royal City are opting for a bus, a bike or their own two feet, instead of a car, to get around town, according to a new survey.