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New Westminster groups flooded with donations for fire victims

New Westminster groups flooded with donations for fire victims

Local agencies have been flooded with donations to help victims of Friday’s devastating apartment fire on Ash Street. Within hours of the blaze, residents were contacting local agencies and area schools inquiring how they could help.

[UPDATE] New Westminster rallies around fire victims

Local organizations are stepping up to the plate to help deal with the aftermath of today's devastating fire. Dozens of people were left without homes and their possessions were destroyed, after fire tore through a building at 404 Ash St.

New Westminster mayor recuperating after car accident

New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright is recuperating after being injured in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday. Wright was heading home from a doctor’s appointment on Jan. 29 when the accident occurred. “Somebody ran a stop sign.
[UPDATE] New Westminster apartment gutted by fire

[UPDATE] New Westminster apartment gutted by fire

Dozens left without homes after early morning blaze
Trustees pass 'watered down' motion on program cuts

Trustees pass 'watered down' motion on program cuts

A local school trustee wants the public to know what programs the school district is considering cutting next year to deal with budget troubles, but her attempt to get the information out before a series of budget consultations didn't get the support
Owner wants safe return of bronze statue

Owner wants safe return of bronze statue

The owner of a bronze statue is hoping for its safe return after it was stolen from a home in New Westminster’s West End. According to a media release from the New Westminster Police Department, officers received a report on Jan.
Police searching for break-and-enter suspects

Police searching for break-and-enter suspects

New Westminster police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that allegedly broke into several mailboxes earlier this month.
New Westminster set to celebrate Toque Tuesday

New Westminster set to celebrate Toque Tuesday

Royal City residents will be able to warm their heads and feet to help those who are at risk of being left out in the cold. A contingent of local residents will hit the streets on Feb. 4, in support of Toque Tuesday.
Memorial set for murdered youth

Memorial set for murdered youth

A memorial has been planned in memory of the 19-year-old boy who was killed in New Westminster in December.
New Westminster awaits audit details before considering Hyack’s 2014 grant

New Westminster awaits audit details before considering Hyack’s 2014 grant

It will be at least a couple of weeks before the city decides the funding fate of the Hyack Festival Association. Each year, the city gives out environmental, amateur sports, arts and culture, community, child care, heritage and partnership grants.