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Spike in bike thefts hits Quayside

Spike in bike thefts hits Quayside

A recent spate of bicycle thefts in the Quayside neighbourhood has police reminding the public to protect their rides. In the few days leading up to Family Day, there were three bikes stolen along Quayside Drive, including two on Feb. 11 alone.
New Westminster MLA pans “forget-everything” budget

New Westminster MLA pans “forget-everything” budget

The B.C. Liberals have released a “forget-everything budget” in an attempt to woo voters in the spring election, says New Westminster NDP MLA Judy Darcy. On Tuesday, the provincial government released its fifth consecutive balanced budget.
New West politicos set to debate seniors' care issues

New West politicos set to debate seniors' care issues

Two New Westminster candidates will be squaring off during an upcoming seniors’ care debate. New Westminster NDP MLA Judy Darcy, the NDP’s health critic, and New Westminster Green party candidate Jonina Campbell will be onstage for the B.C.
New Westminster reviewing arcade restrictions

New Westminster reviewing arcade restrictions

What's happening at city council
"Triple whammy" hitting seniors in Metro Vancouver

"Triple whammy" hitting seniors in Metro Vancouver

Support homeless seniors at Coldest Night of the Year
Fraser Health finalizes $200-million contract for RCH project

Fraser Health finalizes $200-million contract for RCH project

Royal Columbian Hospital’s new 75-bed mental health centre, energy centre and IT communications hub will come with a $200 million price tag, according to the company in charge of the project. Bird Design-Build Construction Inc.
New West makes headway on sanctuary schools policy

New West makes headway on sanctuary schools policy

Students in New Westminster with precarious immigration status or no immigration status at all are one step closer to an education without fear of deportation.
Julian sets sights on NDP leadership

Julian sets sights on NDP leadership

The New Westminster-Burnaby MP is the first candidate in the race
Tax hikes coming in New Westminster in 2017

Tax hikes coming in New Westminster in 2017

Royal City residents will be on the hook for increases to property taxes and utilities in 2017. On Monday, council received a staff report recommending a 2.
New West man sentenced in 2015 killing

New West man sentenced in 2015 killing

The man who killed a New Westminster grandmother in a random attack in June 2015 has been sentenced to six years in prison. Julien Levasseur was handed his sentence last week in New Westminster provincial court.