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New Westminster police develop a six-point plan to address security concerns

A malfunctioning circuit board is the culprit behind the closure of the new elevator into Westminster Pier Park – less than a week after it opened.

Part of the roof on New Westminster’s oldest brick building collapsed on Sunday amid high winds and heavy rain. Fire crews were called to the Gas Works building at 231 12th St. in the afternoon after a neighbour saw part of the roof crumble.

Police hope a Good Samaritan who may have information about an attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl last week comes forward. The incident happened last Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Third Avenue.

\While more than 100,000 Lower Mainland residents were without power thanks to the windstorm that hit the region overnight, the wind has had minimal impact in New Westminster.

City to consider two streams to see if it can make the project work

The new elevator down to Westminster Pier Park may offer one of the best views in the city.

School trustee MaryAnn Mortensen has resigned from her position on the board of education. The district announced on Wednesday Mortensen had sent the board a letter of resignation, effective March 4.

Students who may be at risk of deportation, could one day find safe haven in New Westminster schools. The district took the first step towards adopting a sanctuary school policy at its education policy and planning committee meeting last week.

The New West school district joins other districts in the region by approving a policy that acknowledges the traditional First Nations territories on which it conducts its work.