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MP Peter Julian wants 'bosses' to OK run

MP Peter Julian wants 'bosses' to OK run

Former blue-collar worker Peter Julian wants a green light from his bosses before taking a run at a new job in Victoria. The Burnaby-New Westminster MP wants his constituents to tell him whether he should stay in Ottawa or make a bid for the B.C.
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Douglas College considers huge expansion at New Westminster campus

Douglas College considers huge expansion at New Westminster campus

An enrolment boom at Douglas College has prompted a “preliminary” consideration to expand the school to an empty piece of land across the street at Royal Avenue and Eighth Street.
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New Westminster wants to find out ‘who’s who in the zoo’ at Hyack Festival Association

New Westminster wants to find out ‘who’s who in the zoo’ at Hyack Festival Association

Santa Claus will come to town – one way or another.
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[UPDATE] One of New Westminster Hyack’s biggest sponsors will ‘review’ involvement

[UPDATE] One of New Westminster Hyack’s biggest sponsors will ‘review’ involvement

The dust-up over the departure of Douglas Smith has caused one of the Hyack Festival's biggest sponsors to re-assess its involvement with the event.
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Cultural map will be first of its kind in B.C.

Cultural map will be first of its kind in B.C.

Mapping a New West arts scene off the charts enough to make the mind Google
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Survey says: New Westminster residents don't like traffic

Survey says: New Westminster residents don't like traffic

Traffic concerns aren’t showing any signs of slowing down in New Westminster. Ipsos Reid recently surveyed 300 residents about the quality of life in New Westminster and their level of satisfaction with city services.
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Police investigate alleged assault in Royal City

Police investigate alleged assault in Royal City

New Westminster police are warning the public to be extra cautious while walking alone at night after an alleged assault this past weekend. At about 2 a.m.
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New Westminster’s Hyack float stalled by divided board

New Westminster’s Hyack float stalled by divided board

A tradition that has endured for more than 30 years is at risk because of legal bills related to the firing of executive director Douglas Smith.
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The need that just keeps growing

The need that just keeps growing

New police mental health intervention coordinator finds his new job is full of challenges
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New Westminster Hyack executive director moves on

New Westminster Hyack executive director moves on

The man at the centre of the Hyack Association power struggle left his post last Thursday and says he plans to take legal action against the organization for wrongful dismissal.
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