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[UPDATE] Racist, fascist flyer prompts rally in New Westminster

[UPDATE] Racist, fascist flyer prompts rally in New Westminster

An anti-fascism group will march in the Royal City at a rally this Sunday after racist, neo-Nazi flyers were spotted in the city last weekend. The flyers were found at a bus stop in the 300 block of Sixth Street Saturday morning.
New West resident seeks city's support for yurt home

New West resident seeks city's support for yurt home

A Royal City resident hopes the city will help fulfill her lifelong dream of living in a yurt. Treva Zilm has approached the city about building a yurt on her property in the Glenbrooke North neighbourhood.
Gender-neutral washrooms proposed for Queen's Park

Gender-neutral washrooms proposed for Queen's Park

Universal washrooms are now included in plans for a modern washroom and concession building in Queen’s Park.
New West aims to build a solar garden

New West aims to build a solar garden

New Westminster is preparing to plant a garden that will generate energy for years to come. The city’s electric utility is proposing to create an urban solar garden pilot project at the city’s operations yard at 901 First St.
Connaught Heights neighbourhood is moving on up

Connaught Heights neighbourhood is moving on up

The neighbourhood around the 22nd Street SkyTrain station will be growing up in the decades ahead. As part of the official community plan update, the city has been considering land-use designations for that area.
District to survey parents about a bus from Queensborough

District to survey parents about a bus from Queensborough

A school bus for New Westminster Secondary students from Queensborough could become a reality depending on the outcome of an upcoming survey.
Safety is a top concern for buyers, developer says

Safety is a top concern for buyers, developer says

Safety is top of mind when it comes to buying into a new development – that’s according to Wesgroup, the folks behind Brewery District.
New West looking for 15 teachers in new deal

New West looking for 15 teachers in new deal

Provincial government pays district $596,000 after Supreme Court of Canada said the government’s actions in 2002 were unconstitutional
Area bands pay tribute to longtime New Westminster guitarist

Area bands pay tribute to longtime New Westminster guitarist

Indie concert to honour Paul Leahy, a local musician diagnosed with inoperable cancer
Charges laid in New West-led drug investigation

Charges laid in New West-led drug investigation

Approximately $1 million worth of illegal drugs were seized as part of multi-jurisdictional investigation led by the New Westminster Police Department.