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Child pornographer to face prison time

Child pornographer to face prison time

A 50-year-old New Westminster man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after he was found guilty of charges related to the possession and distribution of child pornography in February.
New West train derailment due to broken track

New West train derailment due to broken track

Second derailment on Front Street in three months
[UPDATE] Popular New Westminster teacher dies in motorcycle crash

[UPDATE] Popular New Westminster teacher dies in motorcycle crash

A motorcycle crash near Kamloops has claimed the life of a New Westminster elementary school teacher. Colin Leslie Mackay, who taught a Grade 5/6 class at Lord Kelvin Elementary School this year, died Thursday afternoon, according to the B.C.
New West mayor says referendum results highlight accountability gap

New West mayor says referendum results highlight accountability gap

Mayor Jonathan Cote is convinced Metro Vancouver residents soundly defeated a proposed transit tax because of concerns about TransLink. After tallying the results of 1.56 million registered voters in Metro Vancouver, Elections B.C.
New Westminster OKs more public art

New Westminster OKs more public art

Council in brief
[UPDATE] New Westminster joins region in rejecting congestion tax

[UPDATE] New Westminster joins region in rejecting congestion tax

Mayor says New West residents understand importance of transit but share region's frustration with TransLink
New West aims to create affordable housing

New West aims to create affordable housing

The City of New Westminster is hoping to get the creative juices flowing in the housing sector and create affordable housing developments on two city-owned sites in the downtown and Queensborough.
Victoria connnection should make for smooth superintendent handoff

Victoria connnection should make for smooth superintendent handoff

Patrick Duncan will step into his old boss’s shoes when he takes over as the New Westminster school district’s new superintendent Aug. 15.
Biggest food truck fest in Canada

Biggest food truck fest in Canada

This year’s Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest is drawing a record 70 trucks to downtown New Westminster
Celebrate the koi at the Quay

Celebrate the koi at the Quay

New West resident invites community to learn more about Quayside koi