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Exhibit explores New Westminster’s waterfront history

Exhibit explores New Westminster’s waterfront history

New Westminster’s waterfront today is a mixed-use area of commercial, industrial and residential properties. However, it may not have turned out that way: The area could just have easily been overrun with condo developments.
Taxi-robbery suspects sought

Taxi-robbery suspects sought

New Westminster police are asking for the public’s help after a taxi driver was violently robbed last week. Two men were picked up by the cab in Burnaby on July 2 at about 2 a.m.
Toy store finds niche at River Market

Toy store finds niche at River Market

When Alicia Mahoney moved to the Royal City five years ago, she thought she was edging towards an empty nest. Her eldest, River, was graduating from high school and her daughter, Akaylah, was entering Grade 8.
Deck out your windows loud and proud, New West

Deck out your windows loud and proud, New West

The New West Pride Society wants all local businesses to “pride out their windows” as part of a friendly competition.
[UPDATE] New West brush fires on the rise in dry weather

[UPDATE] New West brush fires on the rise in dry weather

Local firefighters can call on specialized truck and equipment if needed
CUPE warns cuts to summer clerical hours could cost New Westminster district

CUPE warns cuts to summer clerical hours could cost New Westminster district

Clerical workers in the New Westminster school district got an unpleasant surprise just before the summer break, with some finding out their summer hours had been cut.
New West teen says referendum result "not an excuse" to ignore transit needs

New West teen says referendum result "not an excuse" to ignore transit needs

Sadie DeCoste is urging the powers that be to keep fighting for improved transit improvements in Metro Vancouver.
New Westminster park features new misters

New Westminster park features new misters

What's happening Around Town
West Coast eagle soars in Calgary

West Coast eagle soars in Calgary

A New Westminster man has been wowing Calgary Stampede-goers all weeklong with his eagle – but it’s not the white-headed, yellow-billed bird of prey you may be thinking of.
Wildfire smoke prompts health advisory

Wildfire smoke prompts health advisory

New Westminster residents with asthma, chronic respiratory disease and heart failure are being warned to take precautions against a thick blanket of smoke hovering over Metro Vancouver.