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New Westminster trustees have unanimously agreed to give themselves their first raise in about seven years. Effect Jan.

Douglas College has declined to answer questions about the departure of its former president or why the institution continued to pay him $14,000 a month after he left suddenly last year.

Council in brief

A massive new development near the New Westminster and Coquitlam border could provide an opportunity to address longstanding concerns about the transportation network around Braid and Brunette.

B.C.’s police watchdog has yet to determine whether or not the death of a man in distress on the Pattullo Bridge was the result of an officer’s actions. At about 3 a.m.

Doug Whicker wants to help prevent the city from “wasting” a lot of money on an “ineffective” noise barrier planned for the Front Street Mews.

The City of New Westminster is extending a lifeline to Fraser River Discovery Centre to fund a significant new program. Discovery Centre, which is located on the waterfront, requested a $60,000 partnership grant for 2016, 2017 and 2018.

New Westminster is encouraging TransLink to speed up plans for a new Pattullo Bridge.

New West family aims to create awareness about asbestos-related diseases after father dies of cancer

Greens and Beans Deli getting a little greener with electric vehicle