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In the moments after Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot while standing on guard at the National War Memorial, several passersby immediately rushed to his side to perform first aid. One of them was lawyer Barbara Winters.

Vancouver Biennale projects in New West delayed

There are two upcoming opportunities to learn more about local school board candidates. New Westminster Secondary School students Fiana Liu and Grace Ji have planned a meet-and-greet with trustee candidates for Monday, Oct. 27, from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.

Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian says gunfight was happening right outside his door

Drivers who use electronic devices behind the wheel will now face tougher penalties. Effective Oct. 20, drivers will receive three penalty points in addition to a $167 fine when caught using hand-held electronic devices by police officers.

People are in danger, others are injured and suspects remain on the loose. That’s the scenario students were thrown into on Friday during a live training simulation at New Westminster’s Justice Institute.

The city has taken action to improve pedestrian and traffic safety around New Westminster’s newest school. Rhonda Field, a parent at Qayqayt Elementary School, appeared before city council on Oct.

Second-degree murder charges have been laid against a police officer in the 2012 fatal shooting at Starlight Casino. The Criminal Justice Branch announced Monday Const. Jordan MacWilliams had been charged with second-degree murder.

No criminal charges will be laid in connection to last fall’s massive fire on Columbia Street. Two of the downtown’s prominent heritage buildings were destroyed when fire gutted the 1904 E.L.

A 52-year-old man won’t spend any time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to sexual assault. On Oct.