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New West school district looks at increasing class sizes

New West school district looks at increasing class sizes

15 full-time teachers could lose jobs in effort to reduce $2.69M deficit

New Westminster moves to acquire new temporary Bailey Bridge

A new temporary Bailey Bridge will provide a link between New Westminster and Coquitlam within a few weeks.
[UPDATE] Music Fest New West coming to city in July?

[UPDATE] Music Fest New West coming to city in July?

Uptown Live may be out of tune with the 12th Street Music Festival, but the Uptown Business Association likes the sound of Music Fest New West.
New Westminster concerned about social program cuts

New Westminster concerned about social program cuts

The City of New Westminster wants to lend a helping hand to local programs assisting homeless people and seniors in their time of need.
New superintendent sticking around the district

New superintendent sticking around the district

The New Westminster school district has hired John Gaiptman to continue to run the district while it works to get its finances in order.
New West has high hopes for Anvil Centre

New West has high hopes for Anvil Centre

Catering must compete with downtown Vancouver menus
Police respond to complaints report

Police respond to complaints report

The annual report released by the police complaint commissioner shows a rise in complaints against New Westminster police, but according to the department, if you break down the numbers, there's no rise at all.
New Westminster captain recognized for saving a man’s life

New Westminster captain recognized for saving a man’s life

The captain of a boat once moored on the city’s waterfront has been recognized by the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society. The society recently presented David Cobb with a silver medal for merit to acknowledge meritorious service in saving lives.
New program addresses changing world of policing

New program addresses changing world of policing

Policing is becoming an increasingly complex job, and the Justice Institute’s newest program aims to prepare future police officers for the ever-evolving field. On April 10, the New Westminster-based Justice Institute of B.C.
NWSS to boost fees for athletic, IB programs

NWSS to boost fees for athletic, IB programs

The New Westminster Secondary School athletics programs spent a whopping $100,000 from the school’s operating budget on taxis to shuttle high school students to and from games.