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City joins fight against homelessness

City joins fight against homelessness

The City of New Westminster is part of a new regional task force on homelessness.
Modern and rustic vibe planned for new restaurant in Anvil Centre

Modern and rustic vibe planned for new restaurant in Anvil Centre

Piva Modern Italian restaurant and lounge will be serving up a rustic/modern vibe and cuisine when it opens in Anvil Centre next spring.
New West school district extends May Day consultation

New West school district extends May Day consultation

Students will once again dance around the may pole next spring. New Westminster school trustees approved a request by the May Day task force to extend its consultation period beyond the 2017 May Day celebrations.
New Westminster eyeing 2.98 per cent tax increase

New Westminster eyeing 2.98 per cent tax increase

The City of New Westminster’s draft financial plan includes a 2.98 per cent tax hike in 2017. City staff recently presented an overview of the 2017 to 2021 draft financial plan to council.
Demo on hold for 1937 house in New West

Demo on hold for 1937 house in New West

New Westminster city council isn’t keen on approving a demolition permit for a 1937 heritage home while a heritage control period is underway in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood.
Italian restaurant and wine bar set to open in Anvil Centre

Italian restaurant and wine bar set to open in Anvil Centre

Piva Modern Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar will be serving up food and vino in Anvil Centre in 2017.
Anvil on someone else’s land?

Anvil on someone else’s land?

When it opened two years ago, the Anvil Centre was intended to be the cultural hub for New Westminster. Now the facility is also the subject of a lawsuit by a developer. According to a statement of claim filed in B.C.
Big changes coming to neighbourhood around 22nd Street SkyTrain station

Big changes coming to neighbourhood around 22nd Street SkyTrain station

The area around the 22nd Street SkyTrain station will undergo a massive transformation in the decades ahead.
New NWSS needs better music space, say parents

New NWSS needs better music space, say parents

Music auxiliary is lobbying to be sure choir and band students aren’t overlooked in the planning process
New trustees at the helm

New trustees at the helm

First-time trustees Kelly Slade-Kerr and Mark Gifford are now at the helm of the New Westminster board of education following board elections this week.