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School district announces open budget meeting

New Westminster school district is looking into its amended budget at a special open meeting this Thursday

Adding up the tax tab

Anvil Centre will provide a place where residents can enjoy theatre productions, museum displays and banquets - but it comes with a cost. The City of New Westminster is currently building the multiuse civic facility at Columbia and Eighth streets.

City looks at 2.9 per cent tax increase

New Westminster taxpayers will face a tax hike of no more than three per cent in 2013 - with much of the money going into reserves to minimize tax increases in the years ahead.

Rotary helps replace playground

Parents at F.W. Howay learned last week that they wouldn't have to dig up an extra $4,000 to pay for the removal of the school's old playground, thanks to the Rotary Club of New Westminster.

Student 'raps' to fight bullies

McBride elementary student uses birthday money to spread the word

New Westminster zipping forward on plans for access to Westminster Pier Park

Planning for a new access into Westminster Pier Park is moving on to the detailed design phase - including consideration of a zipline into the park. The riverfront park is currently only accessible via a parking lot at the east side of the park.
New West community garden to grow only organic crops

New West community garden to grow only organic crops

Keeping it real. That's the plan a local gardening group has to grow only organic plants in its three community gardens. At their last meeting, held on Feb.
Students "speak" out against bullying

Students "speak" out against bullying

New Westminster's new civic centre comes with a cost

Anvil Centre will provide a place where residents can enjoy theatre productions, museum displays and banquets - but it comes with a cost. The City of New Westminster is currently building the multiuse civic facility at Columbia and Eighth streets.

New Westminster Rotary Club helps students play

Parents at F.W. Howay learned last week that they wouldn't have to dig up an extra $4,000 to pay for the removal of the school's old playground, thanks to the New Westminster Rotary Club.