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Uptown Live street party sets a date for Aug. 10

Uptown Live street party sets a date for Aug. 10

A new date for Uptown Live has struck a positive note with the City of New Westminster. On Monday night, city council approved Aug. 10 as the date of this year’s Uptown Live festival. “We did a check of other events in the city on that Aug.
New West sees decrease in truck traffic on Pattullo Bridge

New West sees decrease in truck traffic on Pattullo Bridge

Tolls on the Port Mann Bridge haven’t caused more trucks to divert to the free Pattullo Bridge crossing, says the province’s transportation minister. B.C.
New Westminster asks transportation minister to reconsider Bailey Bridge offer

New Westminster asks transportation minister to reconsider Bailey Bridge offer

Councillors says minster "blackmailing" city with its conditions
Just what is Pecha Kucha?

Just what is Pecha Kucha?

Organizers talk about the wildly popular event that has found a hefty following in New West
New Westminster staffer plans to “recharge batteries” after complex, three-decade career

New Westminster staffer plans to “recharge batteries” after complex, three-decade career

A man who’s handled some of the most controversial issues at city hall is calling it a day. Keith Coueffin, the city’s manager of licensing and integrated services, is retiring on May 16 after more than three decades with the city.
Nothing shabby about this second-hand store

Nothing shabby about this second-hand store

About 100,000 second-hand items are ready to be scooped up from the sales floor at Value Village in Queensborough when it opens on Thursday.
New Westminster fire recruits stoked about new jobs

New Westminster fire recruits stoked about new jobs

Six young men are living out their dreams as recruits with New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services. After a lengthy recruitment process, the group of six started its training program in New Westminster on March 31.
New West requests no glass in curbside bins

New West requests no glass in curbside bins

The City of New Westminster isn’t shattered that all residents haven’t abided by a recycling request. In its 2014 recycling schedule, the city advised residents not to put glass in their single stream bins.
Westminster Pier Park nets another award

Westminster Pier Park nets another award

A riverfront park slated to house an urban beach and a public art installation as part of the Vancouver Biennale has garnered another award.
Milk, it was in her to give

Milk, it was in her to give

When New Westminster’s Jessica Henderson became a mom for the first time almost two years ago, her joy was mixed with anxiety. Her daughter Aria White was born three months premature, weighing only about two and a half pounds.