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New West to report on all of city council's pay

New West to report on all of city council's pay

New Westminster becomes the second city in the Lower Mainland to track money council members get from various boards and advisory associations.
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Large-scale power outage hits many New West neighbourhoods

Large-scale power outage hits many New West neighbourhoods

City of New Westminster crews investigating a large-scale power outage.
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Coastal Dance Festival returns to New Westminster March 7 to 9

Coastal Dance Festival returns to New Westminster March 7 to 9

The festival's program at Anvil Centre will feature a series of daytime performances and one signature evening performance.
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BC Lottery Corporation issues warning of 'sophisticated' scams

BC Lottery Corporation issues warning of 'sophisticated' scams

The scams imitate B.C. casinos and trick individuals into providing their financial details on illegitimate websites.
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Technical review of 'perilous' New West intersection to occur this spring

Technical review of 'perilous' New West intersection to occur this spring

New Westminster residents continue to voice concerns about the intersection near Herbert Spencer Elementary School after some recent collisions.
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Wind warning issued for Burnaby, New West

Wind warning issued for Burnaby, New West

Environment Canada says wind gusts could hit 90 km/h in parts of Metro Vancouver.
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Volunteers still needed for the 2025 homeless count in March

Volunteers still needed for the 2025 homeless count in March

New West councillor says Metro Vancouver homeless count data helps inform the decisions and actions taken by cities.
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New West resident named the city's director of community services

New West resident named the city's director of community services

Blair Fryer has been serving as acting director of the city's new community services department; now, it's official.
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What's happening with New Westminster's community advisory assembly?

What's happening with New Westminster's community advisory assembly?

New West council in brief: Shark fin bylaw repealed, community advisory assembly reviewed, restaurant entertainment OK'd.
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'It was quite scary': Metro Vancouverites react to 5.1 magnitude earthquake off B.C. coast

'It was quite scary': Metro Vancouverites react to 5.1 magnitude earthquake off B.C. coast

"I think the first that comes to mind is, 'Is it leading to the big one?'" one resident said.
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