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Low-key security guards working for New Westminster hospital

Low-key security guards working for New Westminster hospital

Client care ambassadors at Royal Columbian Hospital work to de-escalate problems in the emergency department before they blow up.
New Westminster wants more help for tenants

New Westminster wants more help for tenants

The City of New Westminster will be taking on tenant evictions through renovations and emergency preparedness at the upcoming Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria.
What do parents and students think of the new school?

What do parents and students think of the new school?

Students and parents were invited to check out Fraser River Middle School last Friday
In the middle: New school gets high marks

In the middle: New school gets high marks

The city’s newest school opened this week to an excited group of students and staff. Classes got underway Wednesday at Fraser River Middle School, the second of three new schools for New Westminster.
College goes gender neutral in washrooms

College goes gender neutral in washrooms

Douglas College is joining institutions across North America in creating barrier-free spaces for members of the LGBTQ community.
Pile driving a nuisance for residents, businesses

Pile driving a nuisance for residents, businesses

Residents and businesses living and operating at the Quay say pile driving for the RiverSky project has become a problem. David Lang and his wife, longtime residents of 1045 Quayside Dr., likened the noise to Chinese water torture.
Charges pending in New Westminster dog attack

Charges pending in New Westminster dog attack

New Westminster Animal Services will lay charges against the owners of two unleashed dogs allegedly involved in a bloody attack last month.
Air ambulance still barred from landing at RCH

Air ambulance still barred from landing at RCH

Helijet looking into open spaces near the New Westminster hospital for possible temporary helipad
New Westminster provides funds toward school transportation

New Westminster provides funds toward school transportation

The City of New Westminster is contributing funds toward a bus service for students attending the new Fraser River Middle School.
Graves thrust into spotlight during demonstration

Graves thrust into spotlight during demonstration

The Canadians for Reconciliation Society, a Chinese Christian-based society that works to promote reconciliation with Canada’s indigenous peoples and to raise awareness of the histories of minority communities in B.C.