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The federal Conservatives have managed to pull the country out of deficit for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, but New Westminster’s two New Democrat MPs are raising criticism over how they did it.

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What is a lancers dance and how long has it been raising a ruckus in the Royal City? According to the Royal Lancers, the dances performed at May Day gained popularity in England during the reign of Queen Victoria.

The role of the Royal Lancers remains uncertain, but there’s a glimmer of hope for supporters of the longstanding New Westminster tradition.

“Climate Change Sucks. Invest in a future less dependent on fossil fuels. Vote Yes.” That’s the message a New Westminster woman wants fellow residents to keep in mind when they’re filling out their plebiscite ballot.

A controversial rezoning application in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood will soon be heard at a public hearing. The Urban Academy Society has applied for an official community plan amendment and a heritage revitalization agreement for 101 Third St.

A cold beer and an ice bath are what awaited a New Westminster man after he completed the Boston Marathon on Monday. Mark Alexander finished the 42-kilometre race with a time of 3:07:34, four minutes shy of his personal best.

Mark Schiebler died of pancreatic cancer on April 10

Registration is now open for the third annual Quest New West – an Amazing Race-inspired event scheduled for June 7.

Four New Westminster residents were taken into custody early Saturday morning in connection with a stabbing at a local SkyTrain station. At about 12:30 a.m.