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Cuts trigger 'panic'

City wants funding back for Cliff Block

Gas line rupture provides good practice for New Westminster's emergency plan

A recent rupture of a gas line at a future school site was an educational experience for city officials. After construction crews hit a gas line at the construction site on June 3, Fortis B.C. shut down gas in the area and repaired the pipe.

New Westminster police are going to the movies

Police officers work extra shifts providing traffic control on movie sets

New Westminster resident Judy Darcy sworn in as MLA

After topping the polls in New Westminster in the May 14 provincial election, Judy Darcy has been sworn in as New Westminster's new Member of the Legislative Assembly.

BWC prep team names program head coach

The Burnaby Winter Club hired Aaron Wilber as the head coach of the new Hockey Academy prep team for 2013. Wilber joins Leland Mack, who was earlier named as the head coach of the elite 15s division at the academy.

New Westminster school district's profitable company could fold

The New Westminster school district's controversial business company faces an uncertain future since the provincial government introduced sweeping changes meant to tighten regulations for running offshore schools.

Nonagenarians honoured

The Sapperton Pensioners Association continues to pay tribute to members who have reached the age of 90-year milestone. Each year, the association holds an "Over 90s" luncheon, which honours members who are 90 years or older.

Godzilla on a rampage

Smashed vehicles, chunks of fallen concrete, burned out cars and rubble scattered on the streets downtown - New Westminster was like a war zone on the weekend. But it wasn't because of a wild night of partying.

Big mortgage boost

The Censorio Group announced an aggressive option to lure buyers to its Elliot Street project, which is slated to be completed in 2015.

Athletic programs finish among top 15 per cent

Simon Fraser University Athletics placed third among Great Northwest Athletic Conference schools in the National Association of Collegiate Athletic Directors' Cup standings.
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