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New Westminster police search for man suspected of condo break-in

The New Westminster Police Department is reminding residents to be vigilant when allowing access into residential buildings after a break-in was reported at a condo complex along Quayside Drive.

'I have absolutely no regrets'

Dawn black caps 25 years of public service with final speech in Victoria

Community organization sits down with NDP opposition critics

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now hopes tonight's meeting with NDP opposition critics will help spread the word on five important issues including healthy homes, disability rights and universal childcare.

Co-workers mourn tragic death of Gemma Snowball

The Royal City Centre Safeway has opened a trust fund for the family of employee Gemma Snowball who died in hospital Wednesday night after she was struck by a vehicle March 11.

Provincial politics at Philosophers' Café

Is it time for a brand new political party in British Columbia? This is the question up for discussion at this week's Philosophers' Café event at The Network Hub.

Tower proposal has a number of concerns

New Westminster isn't keen on a proposed 39-storey building at the Plaza 88 development. The developer is proposing to build a 39-storey mixed-use commercial/residential development at 900 Carnarvon St.

More than a hot meal

Meals on Wheels is in dire need of funding to continue

Explosion sends one resident to hospital

The New Westminster Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating an explosion that happened late Monday afternoon at a home near 10th Street and Fifth Avenue, which sent one person to hospital with significant burns.

City relaxes rules for Onni Group to get more rental housing units built

The Onni Group is getting a break from the City of New Westminster. Council has directed staff to reduce building permit fees for the nonmarket and rental housing development in Parcel O at the Victoria Hill site by 50 per cent.

New Westminster police investigating explosion

The New Westminster Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating an explosion that happened late Monday afternoon at a home near 10th Street and Fifth Avenue, which sent one person to hospital with significant burns.