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Minter: Easing into spring gardening

Minter: Easing into spring gardening

Take advantage of any warm weather, master gardener Brian Minter says, and don't be afraid to start adding food to your plots.
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Letter: Releasing an 'edited' New West council video a 'puzzling' move

Letter: Releasing an 'edited' New West council video a 'puzzling' move

How should taxpayers perceive this situation considering New Westminster also decided not to seek other cities' advice on property taxes, this letter writer asks.
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Throw a block party, plant a garden. New West grants now up for grabs

Throw a block party, plant a garden. New West grants now up for grabs

Need extra cash to host a block party this summer? Neighbourhood Small Grants are now open for New Westminster residents.
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Are 'ugly' passwords better? Business protection experts believe so

Are 'ugly' passwords better? Business protection experts believe so

Use multiple passwords and two-factor authentication are some tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says can help protect your accounts from hackers.
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Letter: 'We want our safe city back,' New West resident pleads

Letter: 'We want our safe city back,' New West resident pleads

This letter writer believes the city should be as transparent as possible on council affairs and public safety initiatives.
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Working group could help prevent street disorder as Tiny Town reopens, says Victoria councillor

Working group could help prevent street disorder as Tiny Town reopens, says Victoria councillor

Ideas suggested by Coun. Krista Loughton include a block-watch program run by Caledonia Place residents, a day-labour program for residents and a peer-to-peer outreach program
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New West Magic Festival: “Our motto is bringing magic to the masses.”

New West Magic Festival: “Our motto is bringing magic to the masses.”

Magicians from near and far heading to New Westminster for new Magic Festival.
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Photos: How this white van delivers health care to homeless populations in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New West

Photos: How this white van delivers health care to homeless populations in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New West

Fraser Health's Integrated Homelessness Action Response Team services communities north of the Fraser River.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

New Westminster's least expensive fuel is up by six cents, but it's one of the more reasonable prices in Metro Vancouver.
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B.C. man pleads guilty to Metro Vancouver charges, including impersonation

B.C. man pleads guilty to Metro Vancouver charges, including impersonation

Rafael Ronny Garcia was charged for alleged offences in Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Burnaby and Surrey.
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