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Suspect in attempted police shooting charged

Suspect in attempted police shooting charged

The suspect in an attempted shooting of a New Westminster police officer earlier this month has been charged.
Thieves at work in New Westminster

Thieves at work in New Westminster

Police are reporting a rise in the number of thefts from vehicles and are asking the community to do its part in preventing these crimes.

Seniors need more housing help: advocate

British Columbia’s elderly need more government help with housing, according to the latest report from B.C.’s seniors’ advocate. Isobel Mackenzie released her latest report last Thursday, outlining the housing crunch seniors are facing.

New Westminster adopts policy for disabled on-street parking

Royal City residents with mobility issues may be able to park a little closer to home.

Successor sought for New Westminster superintendent

Superintendent John Gaiptman has “moved mountains” with the New Westminster school district, says board chair Jonina Campbell, but the search is now officially on for his replacement.
Smoke but no fire at New Westminster sushi shop

Smoke but no fire at New Westminster sushi shop

A downtown New Westminster sushi shop will have to stay closed until at least Monday for repairs and an inspection after a visit from the fire department Thursday afternoon.
New sculpture arrives on New Westminster's waterfront

New sculpture arrives on New Westminster's waterfront

First of three Vancouver Biennale installations arrives

New West woman meets Man in Motion after snowboarding accident

A New Westminster woman who recently suffered a spinal cord injury has received some inspiration from the Man in Motion. While snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain on April 11, Shannon Elmer was blindsided by a skier, who knocked her head over heels.
$260-million RCH redevelopment a game changer for mental health

$260-million RCH redevelopment a game changer for mental health

“This changes everything.
Fandom fest comes to New West

Fandom fest comes to New West

Last year Anne Honeycutt attended Northwest Fan Fest dressed in a hot pink and black DJ Hello Kitty outfit, complete with boom-box and rhinestone-encrusted headphones. She didn`t need to search hard for inspiration. She's a Hello Kitty collector.