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A look back at Sapperton's history

The fog that’s been blanketing the Royal City has been the best dust-suppression measure at the site of a devastating fire on Columbia Street. When the E.L. Lewis Block and the Hamly Block were destroyed in the Oct.

When Catherine Cartwright moved to Sapperton 20 years ago, she instantly felt the sense of community that many local residents describe.

Historic photos of New Westminster's Sapperton neighbourhood show how much the area has changed over the years. Take a peak through history with this fascinating collection of photos.

According to the latest available census data, Sapperton’s population growth is somewhat slow compared to the rest of New Westminster.

Sapperton is a neighbourhood rich in history and strong with community connections, with all the hallmarks of a village and a distinct identity to match.

What is a neighbourhood? An area determined by streets, a community bound together by a common tax roll, a mix of homes and businesses with a shared history? Some of the above, all of the above? The Record is taking a closer look at the city’s 11 uni

A special meeting called by the Hyack Festival Association to deal with dueling camps in the war to win control over the organization has been cancelled as a result of the resignation of five directors, the Hyack president told The Record.

The City of New Westminster received a “fantastic” response to its survey about a pedestrian/bicycle crossing from the Quayside neighbourhood to Queensborough.

Are you involved in arts and culture? Do you create it, promote it, deliver it, care for it, teach it? If so, make your voice known in the city’s new cultural mapping project.