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Local reporter-turned-author releases third novel in series about the larger-than-life crime reporter

The owner of Music Box – a private music school at the Quay – has opened a second location on Carnarvon Street. Vashti Fairbairn started her business in 2013 in a 570-sq.-ft. studio in the River Market.

Susan Tamkin took up painting five years ago at the age of 60. She had just retired from a long career in the federal government; she had raised two boys, and she wanted to do more with her “doodling.

Today marks the end of the city’s Saving Our Stones project, a month-long community initiative that asked volunteers to clean gravestones at the Fraser View Cemetery.

A local barber is back on his feet after a fire destroyed his shop last month. Majdi Jado – also known as Magic in the community – is currently cutting and clipping at Zahra’s Ultimate Hair Design salon on Sixth Street.

Fraser Surrey Docks accepting feedback until Aug. 21

New West is once again going to the dogs for the 16th annual Doggy Fun Day. This year’s event is taking place on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Queen’s Park.

Former New Westminster MLA and school trustee Anita Hagen will be remembered at a public memorial celebration this weekend. Community members are invited to the memorial that’s taking place on Saturday, Sept.

A man allegedly seen touching himself at Queen’s Park on the weekend won’t be facing any charges, New Westminster police say.

Two New Westminster police officers fired, one reprimanded