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New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright said there is "no way" he could support a property tax increase to pay for construction of the Evergreen line and other transportation initiatives.

We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. It runs regularly in our Friday editions.

Markku Uusipaavalniemi didn't want to take too much of the credit, but any time you can beat the reigning Olympic curling champion, it's a big achievement.

The Maria Keary Cottages project is continuing with its winning ways. Days after winning the top honour in the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver's Commercial Building Awards, the project at 305 Carnarvon St.

New Westminster Secondary School students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program last year exceeded the worldwide average in 16 of 17 subjects.

The Maria Keary Cottages project is continuing with its winning ways. Days after winning the top honour in the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver's Commercial Building Awards, the project at 305 Carnarvon St.

Anonymous donor adds $1 million to fundraising pot; foundation hoping to reach $2.8-million goal by end of 2011

Voice New Westminster is endorsing eight candidates for city council and school board in November's municipal election.

Labour council to name endorsed city candidates

Long derided as a drain on the New Westminster School District, the School District No. 40 Business Company is now one of the few shining lights in the district.