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The lazy, hazy days of summer may mean vacations and relaxation for many of us, but work doesn’t grind to a halt at city hall. While council hasn’t held a regular meeting since July 4, staff has been busy working on a number of projects.

A bloody encounter with two unleashed pit bulls could have been worse, according to a New Westminster resident who says he and a dog he was walking were viciously attacked on Aug. 11.

Brick & Mortar Living is on the move – again. The home décor boutique at 52 Sixth St. will be relocating two doors down to where Sixth Street Popup + Gallery is currently located.

Noise complaints continue to be a daily occurrence at the Inn at the Quay, according to the hotel’s general manager.

With a little help from residents, businesses and even a local film crew, the New Westminster Police Department has well surpassed its goal of collecting 50 cellphones for its victim assistance unit.

Karla Olson is speechless – not because she doesn’t have the words but because she is fighting back tears – when describing her feelings about changes to bus passes for persons with disabilities.

Bif Naked will be headlining the first ever Recovery Day Festival in New Westminster. The Recovery Day Vancouver Society is hosting the fifth annual Recovery Day B.C., which features a street festival in uptown New Westminster on Saturday, Sept.

Fraser River Middle school was delayed for a year, and now crews are hard at work to get it finished for September opening

Doggy Fun Day returns to Queen’s Park Aug. 28