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New Westminster shining a purple light on violence

New Westminster shining a purple light on violence

Community members invited to attend April 14 vigil
New West joins Delta's committee on coal plan

New West joins Delta's committee on coal plan

Dialogue about a proposed coal facility in Surrey is heating up among municipalities.
New West officers recognized for dedication to duties

New West officers recognized for dedication to duties

Seven New Westminster police officers were named to Alexa’s Team for their work in getting impaired drivers off the streets.

Superintendent asks province for rent break

In another move to get the New Westminster school district's finances in order, the new superintendent has asked the Ministry of Education to allow the district to take funds it uses for the hefty $700,000 annual lease at Columbia Square and put the
District's alternate programs $900K in the red

District's alternate programs $900K in the red

The New Westminster school district's alternate education programs, which help vulnerable students who struggle in mainstream classrooms, cost $908,589 more than they brought into the district through provincial funding.
Review could inform what school programs to cut

Review could inform what school programs to cut

A handful of New Westminster educational programs are running in the red - including alternate and online schools - according to a recent review, and, in light of the findings, the interim superintendent says the district cannot continue to offer mon
New Westminster considers hefty fines for disabled parking spaces

New Westminster considers hefty fines for disabled parking spaces

Motorists who try to save some time by parking in disabled parking spaces may be paying with their wallets.
Former Oakey putting team before self

Former Oakey putting team before self

Midget pitcher commits to UBC women's softball team despite uncertain varsity status after campus-wide athletic program review
New Westminster OKs funds for 21-gun salute

New Westminster OKs funds for 21-gun salute

The Hyack Anvil Battery will once again be making noise in Queen’s Park on Victoria Day.
New Westminster seeks TransLink's support for truck ban

New Westminster seeks TransLink's support for truck ban

The City of New Westminster hopes to push truck traffic onto perimeter roads surrounding city.