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New West Hospice Society aims to get people to a peaceful place

New West Hospice Society aims to get people to a peaceful place

A plan is underway to help people nearing the end of their lives to live as fully and comfortably as possible and to support those who are grieving the death of loved ones.
Feast on the Fraser 'just lighting up'

Feast on the Fraser 'just lighting up'

The second annual Feast on the Fraser returns to the Royal City this month. The 10-day culinary experience, which runs from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2, pairs up local businesses for an evening of food and fun.
Fire ant bites lead to rare allergic reaction

Fire ant bites lead to rare allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis caused by bites from the European fire ant is not something to worry about, says the expert who confirmed their presence in B.C. in 2010.
Labour-endorsed candidate tops trustee byelection spending

Labour-endorsed candidate tops trustee byelection spending

Labour-supported candidate Dee Beattie had $7,400 more in her coffers than her opponent in the June trustee byelection, according to disclosure statements released by Elections B.C. last week.
New West nears end of Phase 2 of Ewen Avenue streetscape project

New West nears end of Phase 2 of Ewen Avenue streetscape project

City recognizes flaws and aims for improvements in Phase 3
Heritage home once stood 'tall and proud'

Heritage home once stood 'tall and proud'

Granddaughter of family who used to live at 1031 Sixth Ave. reflects on childhood home
Middle-schoolers renew call for equal access to HPV vaccine

Middle-schoolers renew call for equal access to HPV vaccine

Two New Westminster middle school boys are once again calling on the provincial government to make the vaccine for the human papillomavirus – commonly known as HPV – available to all genders.
New West reaches milestone in official community plan

New West reaches milestone in official community plan

City wants residents' input on land-use designations
New Westminster set to negotiate in the fall

New Westminster set to negotiate in the fall

The City of New Westminster is keeping an eye on collective agreements in other cities as it prepares to bargain with CUPE Local 387.
Ellis drops out of Conservative leadership race

Ellis drops out of Conservative leadership race

New Westminster’s Chloé Ellis will not be running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party. Ellis recently learned her grandfather has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, according to a press release.