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Cops searching for locker room thief

Cops searching for locker room thief

New West police are hoping for the public’s help in identifying a suspect they allege stole several items from a locker room at Moody Park Arena last month. On Aug.
New West police searching for arson suspect

New West police searching for arson suspect

Police in New Westminster are searching for the person responsible for a “brazen daylight” arson on London Street Tuesday. Officers were called to the 1000 block of London Street around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.
More than just a bike

More than just a bike

Family devastated after theft of mountain bike
Jail time for man who pepper-sprayed New West cop

Jail time for man who pepper-sprayed New West cop

A man who pepper-sprayed a New Westminster police officer in the face after breaking into a Sapperton condo complex has been sentenced to two years less a day in jail and two years’ probation.
Former New West Mayor Tom Baker passes away at 83

Former New West Mayor Tom Baker passes away at 83

When Tom Baker stepped off the train in New Westminster with his family, he had $200, no house and no car. A decade later he was on the road to becoming mayor of the Royal City.
New West set to celebrate Queen's milestone

New West set to celebrate Queen's milestone

The Royal City will be celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s record-breaking reign on Sept. 9.
Fourth Street elevator is coming along – slowly

Fourth Street elevator is coming along – slowly

The long-awaited elevator at Westminster Pier Park is slowly but surely inching closer to completion. The Fourth Street pedestrian overpass into Pier Park opened in March, but the elevator has yet to open.
'An incredible journey for which I feel gratitude'

'An incredible journey for which I feel gratitude'

The Record caught up with award-winning author Renée Saklikar to talk about her poetry collection, her upcoming writing workshop and more
[UPDATE] New West police investigate shooting in ‘Boro

[UPDATE] New West police investigate shooting in ‘Boro

The targets of an early-morning shooting on Monday in Queensborough are not cooperating with investigators, according to New Westminster police. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Ewen Avenue at about 1:30 a.m.
Westminster Pier Park proposed as home of summer concert series

Westminster Pier Park proposed as home of summer concert series

Would you be interested in hearing progressive musicians like Wilco, Ani DiFranco and Death Cab for Cutie perform on New Westminster’s waterfront? If so, you’re not alone.