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Police search for sexual assault suspect

Police search for sexual assault suspect

New Westminster police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly groped a woman on Seventh Avenue this week. On Aug.
Alleged car thief arrested by New West patrol

Alleged car thief arrested by New West patrol

A 25-year-old man is in custody facing multiple charges after a New Westminster police officer spotted him driving an allegedly stolen vehicle Wednesday morning. According to a press release, at about 3:40 a.m. on Aug.
[UPDATE] New Westminster, Coquitlam bridge gap on Bailey crossing saga

[UPDATE] New Westminster, Coquitlam bridge gap on Bailey crossing saga

The cities of New Westminster and Coquitlam have managed to bridge their differences in the ongoing Bailey bridge saga with an agreement that means a two-lane crossing in the Braid Street industrial area.

Moody Park gets yarn bombed

If you head over to Moody Park, you'll notice it's been yarn bombed. You may ask, "What does that mean?" Century House members have covered 15 trees in decorative patterns of yarn as part of this weekend's 11th annual New Westminster Cultural Crawl.
Seniors invited to cruise the Fraser

Seniors invited to cruise the Fraser

All aboard! Local seniors are invited to ride The Native paddlewheeler on the Fraser River Aug. 19. Organized by the Sapperton Old Age Pensioners Association, the lunchtime cruise promises to be something spectacular.
New West fire chief believes city got good value from consultant

New West fire chief believes city got good value from consultant

A lucrative gig in New Westminster is nearing the end for a retired Surrey firefighter. The city’s recently released financial reports indicate the city paid Ron Price $106,483 in remuneration in 2013.
New West residents divided on truck ban

New West residents divided on truck ban

Should truck traffic be banned on some of New West’s major streets? TransLink says no – and residents are divided on the issue.
Midwives struggle to meet demand in New Westminster, Burnaby

Midwives struggle to meet demand in New Westminster, Burnaby

Expectant New Westminster and Burnaby moms aren’t getting the medical care they want, and local midwives want the government to change that.
New West homeless count numbers confirmed

New West homeless count numbers confirmed

The final report on the 2014 Homeless Count in the Metro Vancouver Region was released Thursday (July 31) and confirmed the preliminary findings released in April, of 106 homeless people in New Westminster.
Telling lesbian stories in New West

Telling lesbian stories in New West

As part of the Royal City Pride Festival, the New Westminster Public Library is holding a free lecture