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New Westminster named a finalist in recycling award

New Westminster's recycling initiatives have been recognized by the Waste and Recycling News. The City of New Westminster was a finalist in the Green City Awards in the small city category.

Two New Westminster schools among promised earthquake upgrades

Two New Westminster schools - Richard McBride and F.W. Howay - are among the 45 high-risk schools Premier Christy Clark said her government would spend more than $584 million to earthquake-proof.

Sneak peak at New Westminster school

Want to see what New Westminster's newest school is going to look like? A 3-D video of the $23.2 million elementary school takes viewers inside the school, showing off design features, including exposed wooden beams and ample windows.

Release party set for 'Marry Me'

New Westminster's rock trio, Marry Me, mixes a dash of Jimi Hendrix, a pinch of Jack White and a good handful of classic blues and punk to cook up their particular sound.

Long walk through the past

We like to get out for a walk throughout the year in any weather, and because people know that we walk a lot we get many questions. Recently, we had a question about walking in early B.C.

Take the first step and join Jane's Walk

Rediscover New Westminster streets with Mary Wilson

'We are celebrating living'

James Crosty campaigned for the mayor's chair in the 2011 municipal election, but behind the scenes he began a personal battle with far greater consequences. Four days before the Nov.

Parents are concerned for vulnerable city students

About 50 concerned parents, union members and educators attended the board of education's budget meeting Tuesday to hear how the district's chronic deficit situation will impact jobs and classrooms.

Final storytime for beloved New Westminster librarian

After a long and illustrious career as a librarian, head of the children's department and deputy chief librarian at the New Westminster Public Library, Ellen Heaney, is setting aside her beloved storybooks and puppets and preparing to enter a much-de

Connect, eat, and read

We've got a mixed bag for you to enjoy this weekend, including some artsy events, a farmers market and a parenting workshop.