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New Westminster businesses among the 225 employers in the province that were fined

New Westminster poet laureate Candice James has some explaining to do. Coun. Bill Harper said the city's arts commission suggested that James make a presentation to city council about the type of work she's doing in her role as poet laureate.

The City of New Westminster is contemplating something new for several old parts of the city.

Business owners in New Westminster are welcoming the return of the provincial sales tax, hoping lower taxes will encourage customer spending. Alex Bakst owns Atelier Endeavour on Clarkson Street.

The City of New Westminster hopes to drive down greenhouse gases with the addition of an electric car to its vehicle fleet. Last summer, council directed staff to buy one electric vehicle as part of the city's vehicle replacement program.

Transit company reports seven-year low for assaults on bus drivers

The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation hosted its sixth annual Shine Gala Thursday and raised $280,000 for the hospital.

The Class of 2013 will get a chance to inaugurate the city's newest facility.

Every year, more than 2,000 people in B.C. die from sudden heart attacks, according to the provincial Health Ministry.