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A lone veteran kept vigil at the New Westminster cenotaph Friday in solidarity with active Canadian soldiers targeted in two deadly attacks this week.

New Westminster police are partnering with ICBC for a campaign aimed at getting pedestrians to protect themselves.

Calling all women. Could policing be the right career for you? The New Westminster Police Department is inviting women to an information session aimed at discussing the topic of women in policing.

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.