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McBride needs a bigger replacement school

McBride needs a bigger replacement school

Ministry has asked district for updated enrolment numbers
Naked man apprehended by New West police

Naked man apprehended by New West police

Police have arrested a man seen running naked around Quayside Drive this afternoon. The man, whose identity is not being released at this time, was spotted by residents early this afternoon, according to New Westminster Police spokesperson Sgt.
Gifford named school board chair

Gifford named school board chair

The New Westminster school board has a new leader. Trustee Mark Gifford was named chair of the school board at its final meeting of the year Tuesday night. Outgoing chair Kelly Slade-Kerr nominated Gifford for the position.
Presenting … the new secondary school

Presenting … the new secondary school

‘Momentous day’ for the school district as trustees unveil the first rendering of the new NWSS
New West sports groups lobby for new rink

New West sports groups lobby for new rink

A contingent of local sports organizations is appealing to the city to put the issue of a third arena for New West on the ballot in the 2018 civic election.
New chair for Mayors’ Council raises questions about 10-year plan

New chair for Mayors’ Council raises questions about 10-year plan

A new leader is in the driver’s seat on the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation – and it remains to be seen if that means a new direction for the region.
Hit-and-run driver wanted by police

Hit-and-run driver wanted by police

New Westminster police are looking for the driver of a car that struck an 11-year-old girl last Thursday. The collision happened around 5 p.m. on Dec.
District to hire a staff person to run May Day

District to hire a staff person to run May Day

For the first time, the New Westminster school district is going to hire someone to organize May Day.
New West sets sights on 2020 for pool construction

New West sets sights on 2020 for pool construction

Construction of a new pool and community centre could begin in 2020 if all goes according to plan. On Monday, New Westminster city council received an update on the plan for the replacement of Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre.
Former youth coach charged with voyeurism, child porn broke bail in New West: judge

Former youth coach charged with voyeurism, child porn broke bail in New West: judge

A former youth coach facing voyeurism and child porn charges has been found guilty of breaching his bail conditions by visiting Queen’s Park Arena in New Westminster twice last December. Randy Downes, 59, was spotted in the lobby of the rink on Dec.