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New Westminster city council wants to ensure it has an opportunity to offer input into TransLink's transportation plans for the region. TransLink is currently updating its regional transportation strategy.

'I'm a tenant ... and they want to raise my rent 300 per cent'

A diorama of a motor battalion in The Royal Westminster Regiment Museum aims to give visitors a sense of the awesome power of the Westies. The museum, located in the Armoury at 530 Queens Ave., is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013.

The City of New Westminster is holding an open forum on Wednesday, March 27 for members of the public to learn about the proposed changes to the city's animal control bylaw and offer their input.

New Westminster police were busy Saturday night attending to two separate property crime calls resulting in the arrests of five young offenders. The first call came in around 7:40 p.m.

The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public to be extra careful when purchasing items from unknown sellers online after an attempted robbery on March 22.

Physicians around the province are taking to the Internet and social media to voice their concerns about staff shortages in emergency rooms. Eleven doctors submitted video testimonials for the B.C.

Thursday, March 28 Computer, eReader, tablet or phone, all can be used to read electronic books including library books. Find out how to borrow ebooks for free at an information session at the New Westminster Public Library, 7 p.m.

Queensborough and Quayside residents may be able to enjoy spring without fear of flooding. A staff report to council indicates there is a "low potential" for flooding on the Fraser River this spring. Snow packs across B.C.