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Metrotown gets a visit from Rudy the Red Nose Reindeer

Metrotown gets a visit from Rudy the Red Nose Reindeer

Christmas is more than a month away but organizers of the longstanding Operation Red Nose want to get the word out early about planning for a safe ride home this holiday season.
New Westminster supports businesses destroyed by fire

New Westminster supports businesses destroyed by fire

A month after fire gutted two of the most prominent heritage buildings on Columbia Street, the community continues to rally around downtown businesses. The E.L. Lewis Block and the Hamley Block were destroyed in an Oct.
School board postpones May Day consultation

School board postpones May Day consultation

May Day is taking a backseat to more pressing matters - including budget woes and a bid to develop a long-term directions plan - for the New Westminster school district.
Divided board disagree on whether to demand outside help

Divided board disagree on whether to demand outside help

The New Westminster board of education voted down a proposal at a contentious meeting Tuesday night to bring in a consultant to help complete the ongoing plan to define the district's direction and goals.
Building his own comic book empire

Building his own comic book empire

In a way, Steve Kwasowsky is the hero of his own life. When a longtime favourite comic book shop closed down, Kwasowsky rose from the ashes and built up his own empire – and BAM, Steve’s Comics was born.
New Westminster Fire Dept: more than putting out fires

New Westminster Fire Dept: more than putting out fires

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service won’t be dousing flames and heading back to the hall after major fires. Following an apartment fire on Ash Street on Aug. 29 and a fire in commercial buildings on Columbia Street on Oct.
Parent worries about segregation for special needs students

Parent worries about segregation for special needs students

The school district is considering revising its policy on how it delivers special education services to students in New Westminster, but the move has a local mother fearing a return to the days of segregation.
Burnaby council wants to work with other cities on railway issue

Burnaby council wants to work with other cities on railway issue

Burnaby council wants local governments to have their voices heeded when it comes to railway regulations and safety issues.
[UPDATE] New Westminster objects to closure of Thrifty Foods in Sapperton

[UPDATE] New Westminster objects to closure of Thrifty Foods in Sapperton

Council will take concerns to Competition Bureau in Ottawa
Poop and chips energy plan proposed for Royal Columbian Hospital

Poop and chips energy plan proposed for Royal Columbian Hospital

Wood chips or sewage could be used to generate energy for the City of New Westminster.