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Competition Bureau weighs in on Thrifty's

Competition Bureau weighs in on Thrifty's

A petition to save Thrifty Foods has almost 2,000 signatures, but it's unlikely to change the Competition Bureau's order to sell the Sapperton grocery store.
New Westminster concerned over plans for fourth tower at Plaza 88

New Westminster concerned over plans for fourth tower at Plaza 88

A 40-storey tower filled with bachelor and one-bedroom suites isn’t being welcomed with open arms by city council.
New Westminster rallies around friends in Philippines

New Westminster rallies around friends in Philippines

The local Filipino community has already raised thousands of dollars to help people in the Philippines in their time of need.
New West Mayor Wayne Wright ponders sixth run for mayor

New West Mayor Wayne Wright ponders sixth run for mayor

Never say never. That could be the motto of Mayor Wayne Wright, who once said the 2011 municipal election campaign would be his last.
TransLink launches Compass Card website

TransLink launches Compass Card website

Have a question about the Compass Card system? There's a site for that.
New West police searching for break and enter suspect

New West police searching for break and enter suspect

New Westminster police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a suspect in an October break and enter. On Oct. 15, officers responded to a break-in at an apartment building on 11th Street, according to a police department media release.
Embattled Hyack board brings in new directors

Embattled Hyack board brings in new directors

Despite months of internal squabbling and city intervention, a trio of new directors recently joined the embattled Hyack Festival Association.
New Westminster homeowners went too far with changes

New Westminster homeowners went too far with changes

New Westminster city council put two homeowners on the hot seat for failing to fulfill obligations of a heritage plan for their Queen's Park home. In 2007, city council rezoned 218 Fourth St.
Royal City residents gather to remember

Royal City residents gather to remember

Residents of New Westminster gathered at the Royal Westminster Armoury on Nov. 11 to pay tribute to those who have served in battle and in peace keeping missions for Canada.
New Westminster citizens concerned about dangerous crosswalk

New Westminster citizens concerned about dangerous crosswalk

Pedestrians and cyclists are at risk because motorists aren’t following the rules of the road at a crosswalk near Victoria Hill.