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Local men sentenced for victimizing Downtown Eastside women

Local men sentenced for victimizing Downtown Eastside women

Two New Westminster men have been sentenced for their involvement of preying on the most marginalized and vulnerable women in the Downtown Eastside. According to the Vancouver Police Department, on Nov.
New West firm allegedly employed illegal workers

New West firm allegedly employed illegal workers

A New Westminster construction company has been charged with employing illegal workers by the Canada Border Services Agency. According to the agency's announcement today (Dec.
Hyack Festival Association unveils new name and logo

Hyack Festival Association unveils new name and logo

The Hyack Festival Association has unveiled a new name, but it's a familiar one. Festivals New West is the new moniker, but it is a name that was first kicked around when former executive director Douglas Smith was involved in the organization.
New Westminster's storied history comes alive in new Salmonbellies’ book

New Westminster's storied history comes alive in new Salmonbellies’ book

A passion for New Westminster and lacrosse has inspired a new book about the legendary Salmonbellies. Salmonbellies Vs.
Kelvin students fundraise for the Philippines

Kelvin students fundraise for the Philippines

Students at Lord Kelvin Elementary are taking in global citizenship, community, and charity lessons and applying it to the recent overseas tragedy that has killed an estimated 5,000 people.
[UPDATE] New Westminster still onboard with Pattullo Bridge planning

[UPDATE] New Westminster still onboard with Pattullo Bridge planning

Review team still looking at options that work for communities on either side of bridge and the region
Is school board missing a voice?

Is school board missing a voice?

Did the fractured school board miss an opportunity to mend fences on Tuesday night when it neglected to elect a Voice New Westminster candidate as vice-chair? Voice trustee Casey Cook thinks so.
Where are the best holiday light displays?

Where are the best holiday light displays?

New Westminster residents it's time to show your love of the holidays. The Record is compiling a list of the best and brightest Christmas displays in the city.
Sixth Street belongs to this Santa

Sixth Street belongs to this Santa

Walking in uptown New Westminster the jingle-jangle of Christmas bells can be heard throughout the neighbourhood during the holiday season.
Police partner with businesses to keep violent criminals out

Police partner with businesses to keep violent criminals out

Gang members and violent criminals beware – New Westminster police and local businesses don’t want your kind in the community. That’s the message circulating throughout the city, as promotion for the police department’s newest program ramps up.