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The coffers of a non-profit group that helps kids who wouldn’t normally be able to participate in organized sports just got a boost thanks to Operation Red Nose.

Wesgroup is scaling down a highrise at the Brewery District in response to residents’ concerns – but hasn’t determined the height of future towers at the site. The developer announced Jan.

It’s hoped third time will be a charm for rail crossing upgrades on Quayside Drive. Southern Rail was set to perform upgrades to the rail crossing on Quayside Drive at Laguna Court on Monday, Jan. 5, but the work was delayed by a labour dispute.

One New Westminster woman came home from the holidays to a rude surprise – someone had cut the power cord to her “Stop Harper” Christmas light display.

New Westminster firefighters are working under an up-to-date collective agreement for the first time in years. The City of New Westminster has reached a new collective agreement with Local 256 of the International Association of Firefighters.

While big-name video stores have gone the way of the dodo bird, Joey’s Video Stop on 12th Street has survived. But a recent theft has left the fate of the beloved business in jeopardy.

It’s a good year for New West residents who’ve made New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking. As of Jan.

Southern Railway of B.C. (SRY) employees are picketing outside the company's headquarters on River Drive in New Westminster today after being locked out in the midst of an unresolved collective bargaining process.

He came in with a roar, but he’s managed with a whisper. Superintendent John Gaiptman took over for outgoing John Woudzia at a time when public confidence and parental concerns were at an all-time high (and that’s saying something).

New Year’s Eve is here – and, for those of us in the newsroom, what better time to pause, reflect and remember all that’s happened in New Westminster in 2014.