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No new info marks anniversary of 36-year-old’s murder
Another Pride Week in the books

Another Pride Week in the books

2015 proves to be biggest one yet
Fun Day returns to New West park

Fun Day returns to New West park

New West teen aims to create fun summer for local kids
Special adviser's report will be 1,000 per cent public, says New West superintendent

Special adviser's report will be 1,000 per cent public, says New West superintendent

The special adviser appointed over a year ago to help the New Westminster school district get its financial house in order won’t release his report until October.
Fundraiser 'a very special night'

Fundraiser 'a very special night'

New Westminster’s Shannon Elmer received nearly $17,000 last week. Family and friends organized a pub crawl on Aug.
Bring back our Burr: petition

Bring back our Burr: petition

The former artistic director of the Burr Theatre – now The Columbia – has started an online petition to save the 88-year-old building. Owner Barry Buckland has listed the heritage site for $3.
Park it on the parklet

Park it on the parklet

Sapperton is now home to the Royal City’s first ever parklet. Two parking stalls in front of Fratelli Bakery have been transformed into a public space, featuring a cedar patio, benches and greenery.
Man loses appeal in New Westminster golf-club beating

Man loses appeal in New Westminster golf-club beating

A man who claimed he was protecting his girlfriend from sexual assault when he beat another man with a golf club lost an appeal in B.C. Supreme Court recently.
Pride Week in full swing

Pride Week in full swing

“Amazing” is one word Pride Week organizers are using to describe the festivities so far. The 70 tickets to the kickoff party at The Hub and the Whitecaps’ Pride night game on Aug.
Walmart opening coming soon, maybe

Walmart opening coming soon, maybe

Royal City Centre’s much-anticipated tenant is now hiring, but it’s still unclear when the new Walmart location will actually open its doors to the public.