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Pickets come down as city teachers vote

Pickets come down as city teachers vote

More than 6,000 students in New Westminster could be back in the classroom Monday if teachers vote to approve a tentative deal reached this week between the union and the provincial government after months of a bitter labour dispute.
Car giveaway part of homecoming fun

Car giveaway part of homecoming fun

You can catch the winning drive and win a sweet ride at this year’s Hyacks’ football homecoming game. The 10th edition of this community classic at Mercer Stadium on Sept.
New West to borrow millions for substation upgrades

New West to borrow millions for substation upgrades

New Westminster is taking action to borrow $24.8 million for upgrades to the electrical substation.
[UPDATE] Police charge man with murder in New West

[UPDATE] Police charge man with murder in New West

A 25-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man found dead at a recovery home on Tuesday.
New Westminster schools could open by Monday

New Westminster schools could open by Monday

The New Westminster Teachers' Union president was met with cheers Tuesday morning when he turned up on the picket line after news that a marathon bargaining session had brought a tentative deal between the union and the government.
New West welcomes thousands into Anvil Centre

New West welcomes thousands into Anvil Centre

Thousands of people headed downtown Sunday to get a good look at the city’s new $40-million civic centre. The City of New Westminster held the official grand opening of Anvil Centre on Sept. 14, an event that featured entertainment and tours.
New West takes a pass on pro soccer plan

New West takes a pass on pro soccer plan

Whitecaps looking elsewhere for venue for USL team
Pellet gun, air rifles seized by police

Pellet gun, air rifles seized by police

While residents were checking out the brand new Anvil Centre, police were busy investigating reports of a man carrying a handgun in uptown. New Westminster police received a call shortly before noon on Sept.
New West to commemorate a piece of downtown history

New West to commemorate a piece of downtown history

A swag light will soon be adorning Columbia Street and a piece of the city’s history. The swag light, which stretches across Columbia Street near the foot of Sixth Street, will be installed Sept. 16.
Another shake up in the New West school district finance department

Another shake up in the New West school district finance department

The New Westminster school district is making another shuffle in its finance department.