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Business wants to expand

An established military surplus business on 12th Street is seeking to expand the building to allow more commercial space and add residential units.
Uptown Unplugged

Uptown Unplugged

Images of the city

Royal City residents are invited to drop by the New Westminster Public Library and check out the winners of the My New West photo contest. The public library has announced the winners of the photo contest that ran in May and June.

Energy Save New West launches

The City of New Westminster is offering 100 free home-energy assessments to local residents on a first-come, first-serve basis. In partnership with B.C. Hydro and FortisBC, the city is launching the Energy Save New West program this month.

Council considering Christmas on Columbia

The temperature may be rising in the Royal City, but city hall is thinking of Christmas decor. In November 2012, council directed staff to hire a consultant to consider the design, construction and installation of swag lights for Columbia Street.

Local grad begins life journey with new car

Just before her name was called, Julie Graham turned to her friend and said she doesn't win these kinds of things.

New townhouses proposed for Queensborough

Two new townhouse developments are being proposed on Ewen Avenue in Queensborough. The city has received an application to rezone 746 Ewen Ave. so a 30-unit townhouse development can be built at the site.

Calendar of Events

?WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Sapperton Pensioners, monthly general meeting, 318 Keary St. New members welcome. Info: 604-724-9722.
Child-care plans earn award

Child-care plans earn award

Taxes hit industry hardest

New Westminster's commercial property taxes are slightly higher than the regional average, but city hall believes that other factors compensate for the higher tax rate.