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Noticing fewer birds at your feeders? This might be why

Noticing fewer birds at your feeders? This might be why

The number of visitors at your feeder will fluctuate throughout the seasons.
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New Westminster council divided on election “loophole” motion

New Westminster council divided on election “loophole” motion

New West council motion – bringing fairness to elections or creating a “terrifying” chill on free speech?
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New West firefighters aim to save lives with new Second Responder program

New West firefighters aim to save lives with new Second Responder program

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services is teaming up with Fraser Health to try and reduce deaths from toxic drugs.
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Men admit to 'brazen' robbery at Port Coquitlam car dealership

Men admit to 'brazen' robbery at Port Coquitlam car dealership

Kwabena Bosiako of Port Coquitlam and Omar Demetris of New Westminster were both 22 when they robbed staff at Journey Approved in November 2022.
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What's happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for March 15 to 17

What's happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for March 15 to 17

You may want to spend some time outside enjoying the weekend's sunshine - but you'll want to head indoors for some of these weekend happenings in New Westminster.
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Letter: New West resident — 'It is long past time we clean up our streets'

Letter: New West resident — 'It is long past time we clean up our streets'

This letter writer explains they tried to help someone in apparent medical distress at a New West convenience store, but was met with an "extremely aggressive" response.
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Tourism New Westminster wins award for its #SearchForPhillip campaign

Tourism New Westminster wins award for its #SearchForPhillip campaign

An innovative campaign to find a Price is Right contestant – and highlight his visit to New West – has earned provincial accolades.
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New West to consider whether to board BC kick scooter pilot project

New West to consider whether to board BC kick scooter pilot project

New Westminster considering if it should take the province up on its offer to participate in B.C.’s kick scooter initiative.
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New West bike lane and cycling advocate earn HUB awards

New West bike lane and cycling advocate earn HUB awards

It’s a winner: HUB Cycling awards Infrastructure Improvement Award to New Westminster Secondary School Cycling Connector project.
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154 years and counting: May Day returns to New Westminster on May 25

154 years and counting: May Day returns to New Westminster on May 25

May Day Community Association appeals to New Westminster for support for “longest-running May Day on Earth.”
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