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Fatal pedestrian and train collision in New Westminster

Fatal pedestrian and train collision in New Westminster

New West police and emergency officials respond to fatal train and pedestrian collision in Sapperton.
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New West Coun. Jaimie McEvoy hospitalized after suffering heart attack

New West Coun. Jaimie McEvoy hospitalized after suffering heart attack

A councillor who has been "pouring his heart into this community" is now awaiting bypass surgery after suffering a heart attack.
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Pick up a passport for the North of the Fraser Trail ale tour

Pick up a passport for the North of the Fraser Trail ale tour

Passports are available at breweries in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Burnaby or New West in February 2024; visitors have a chance to win a grand prize.
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It's official: Kathleen Carlsen wins the New West school board byelection

It's official: Kathleen Carlsen wins the New West school board byelection

Voter turnout was 7.16 of eligible voters in Feb. 3 school board byelection in New Westminster.
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Baldrey: B.C. is in for an 'energetic' election year — if last week was any indication

Baldrey: B.C. is in for an 'energetic' election year — if last week was any indication

Columnist Keith Baldrey examines the provincial political news of the week ending Feb. 3, 2024, and why the larger story isn't over yet.
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Road trip? New West councillor wants to take a trek to Poco

Road trip? New West councillor wants to take a trek to Poco

Coun. Paul Minhas wants New Westminster to visit Port Coquitlam to see how to increase services and keep tax rates down.
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The week ahead in New West: What's up Feb. 5 to 11?

The week ahead in New West: What's up Feb. 5 to 11?

Live theatre, music and dance take to local stages this week in New Westminster.
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Letter: Thank you, North Fraser region, for supporting those battling Alzheimer's

Letter: Thank you, North Fraser region, for supporting those battling Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. says it connects people to the support they need and to a broader community of care. But the organization adds it can’t do it alone.
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Minter: Pussy willows — the new winter colour

Minter: Pussy willows — the new winter colour

At this darker time of year, maybe consider a new addition, or two, to your winter colour scheme, said master gardener Brian Minter.
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Kathleen Carlsen elected in New West school board byelection

Kathleen Carlsen elected in New West school board byelection

New West Progressive candidate Kathleen Carlsen tops the polls in the New Westminster school board byelection.
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