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Successor sought for New Westminster superintendent

Superintendent John Gaiptman has “moved mountains” with the New Westminster school district, says board chair Jonina Campbell, but the search is now officially on for his replacement.
Smoke but no fire at New Westminster sushi shop

Smoke but no fire at New Westminster sushi shop

A downtown New Westminster sushi shop will have to stay closed until at least Monday for repairs and an inspection after a visit from the fire department Thursday afternoon.
New sculpture arrives on New Westminster's waterfront

New sculpture arrives on New Westminster's waterfront

First of three Vancouver Biennale installations arrives

New West woman meets Man in Motion after snowboarding accident

A New Westminster woman who recently suffered a spinal cord injury has received some inspiration from the Man in Motion. While snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain on April 11, Shannon Elmer was blindsided by a skier, who knocked her head over heels.
$260-million RCH redevelopment a game changer for mental health

$260-million RCH redevelopment a game changer for mental health

“This changes everything.
Fandom fest comes to New West

Fandom fest comes to New West

Last year Anne Honeycutt attended Northwest Fan Fest dressed in a hot pink and black DJ Hello Kitty outfit, complete with boom-box and rhinestone-encrusted headphones. She didn`t need to search hard for inspiration. She's a Hello Kitty collector.

New West response to transit referendum continues to grow

Nearly half of registered voters in New Westminster have cast ballots in the mail-in transit referendum that wraps up Friday.
Boomers out – newbies in

Boomers out – newbies in

Six new police officers were sworn in last month
Historic building ready to open its doors

Historic building ready to open its doors

New West`s historic downtown has gone back to the future. On Thursday, the doors will officially open at the much-anticipated Trapp + Holbrook development.

[UPDATE] New Westminster council supports three-bedroom units in new developments

Urban Development Institute supports concept but offers recommendations for city's consideration