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Building his own comic book empire

In a way, Steve Kwasowsky is the hero of his own life. When a longtime favourite comic book shop closed down, Kwasowsky rose from the ashes and built up his own empire – and BAM, Steve’s Comics was born.

Nov 6, 2013 4:04 PM Read more >

New Westminster Fire Dept: more than putting out fires

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service won’t be dousing flames and heading back to the hall after major fires. Following an apartment fire on Ash Street on Aug. 29 and a fire in commercial buildings on Columbia Street on Oct.

Nov 5, 2013 4:24 PM Read more >

Parent worries about segregation for special needs students

The school district is considering revising its policy on how it delivers special education services to students in New Westminster, but the move has a local mother fearing a return to the days of segregation.

Nov 5, 2013 1:53 PM Read more >

Burnaby council wants to work with other cities on railway issue

Burnaby council wants local governments to have their voices heeded when it comes to railway regulations and safety issues.

Nov 5, 2013 1:14 PM Read more >

[UPDATE] New Westminster objects to closure of Thrifty Foods in Sapperton

Council will take concerns to Competition Bureau in Ottawa

Nov 5, 2013 10:46 AM Read more >

Poop and chips energy plan proposed for Royal Columbian Hospital

Wood chips or sewage could be used to generate energy for the City of New Westminster.

Nov 5, 2013 10:01 AM Read more >

New Westminster moves closer to building long overdue high school

The much-awaited replacement for New Westminster Secondary School is a step closer to becoming a reality. New Westminster city council has approved a resolution to spend $10.

Nov 5, 2013 9:14 AM Read more >

Local emergency rooms understaffed: B.C. Nurses’ Union

Nurse morale is at its lowest and a dying man having his last rites read in a hallway were but some of the horror stories shared by the B.C. Nurses' Union last week. The nurses' union held a press conference On Oct.

Nov 4, 2013 4:02 PM Read more >

Fraser Health sole authority still charging for wheelchairs

NDP health critic Judy Darcy says there's no need for Fraser Health to charge the wheelchair fee if no other B.C. authority is

Nov 4, 2013 3:09 PM Read more >

St. Peter's celebrates life of war doctor

When the First World War broke out in 1914, Dr. Charles Edward Doherty didn't hesitate to enlist. In honour of Remembrance Day, the Archdiocese of Vancouver, along with St.

Nov 4, 2013 2:23 PM Read more >

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