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Theatre, drug forum, gaming expo and more

Celebrations and entertainment abound in the Royal City this weekend, but there's also an informative offering taking place as well.

Pedestrian bridge to 'Boro on way?

The City of New Westminster is hopeful it will have some good news to share with the community in the coming weeks about a pedestrian crossing to Queensborough.

Trustee questions special ed decisions

After slashing expenses and positions, the New Westminster board of education heard Tuesday night that it squeaked into the black by just $22,000 on its $62-million preliminary budget for next year, but according to one trustee, the district should h

Archives offer answers

We expect that many of you have ventured into the world of archives. You might have been working on a family tree and needed background material about your ancestors.

Finding friends in the struggle

A New Westminster woman is hoping to raise awareness about sickle cell anemia and to reach out to other families that may be dealing with the blood disorder.

Run for Royal Columbian Hospital

New Westminster runners may want to lace up for a local cause this month.

New company markets Anvil space

The city has hired a new company to negotiate leased space in the new Anvil Centre.

Online troll pretends to be the mayor on website

While it appeared that Mayor Wayne Wright was broadening his online horizons, it turns out a troll was acting on his behalf. The reddit.com Vancouver website included an Ask Me Anything! session on May 21 under the caption: "Hello.

Ruptured gas line won't impact school project

A ruptured gas line at the future École Qayqayt Elementary School won't impact the construction project. Construction crews working on the new $23.2-million school project hit a gas line on Monday morning. Fortis B.C.

New Westminster council expenses top $50,000 in 2012

Coun. Lorrie Williams' role on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities helped her city expenses reach nearly $20,000 in 2012.