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New Westminster development moves to next round of consultation

New Westminster development moves to next round of consultation

A site at the southeastern gateway to New Westminster could one day be home to a community centre and much more.
CUPE prez miffed NWTU OK'd picket line take down

CUPE prez miffed NWTU OK'd picket line take down

While relations are fractured between the teachers and the provincial government, two local labour allies are having a dispute of their own.
Parents join New West teachers on the picket line

Parents join New West teachers on the picket line

About a dozen parents turned up on the picket lines at Richard McBride Elementary Thursday morning to show their support for striking teachers.
Using a hammer and saw to build community connections

Using a hammer and saw to build community connections

An innovative non-profit that brings teens and tools together in a bid to build community will hold a three-day workshop in New Westminster, starting on Sunday.
[UPDATE] Crime ‘constant’ in Braid industrial area

[UPDATE] Crime ‘constant’ in Braid industrial area

Business owners in the Braid industrial area say they're fed up with constant thefts and are demanding the police department do something to reduce the crime.
Teachers’ strike could continue into summer

Teachers’ strike could continue into summer

Just a day after New Westminster’s superintendent said summer school in the district was going ahead, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation announced it would continue with its strike if a deal with the province isn’t reached by Monday.
New Westminster school district sends letter calling for a swift resolution

New Westminster school district sends letter calling for a swift resolution

The New Westminster school district is joining the chorus of those calling for the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government to bring in a mediator to resolve the labour crisis that has shut students out of school.
New West approves plans for urban beach and dog park at Pier Park

New West approves plans for urban beach and dog park at Pier Park

New West residents should get their flip-flops ready as the city has deemed an urban beach to be its top priority for Westminster Pier Park. On June 23, council endorsed a design plan for the timber wharf section of the waterfront park.
New West in for some “lovely surprises” at Wait for Me, Daddy unveiling

New West in for some “lovely surprises” at Wait for Me, Daddy unveiling

Two projects that have been in the works for years will soon be subject to the big reveal in downtown New Westminster. The City of New Westminster is holding the grand opening of Anvil Centre on Sunday, Sept.
Seniors victims of recent scam in New Westminster

Seniors victims of recent scam in New Westminster

Two Royal City seniors are out significant amounts of cash after falling victim to scammers recently. According to New Westminster police, two seniors reported being defrauded an undisclosed amount of money during two separate incidents on June 19.