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Cleanup of one of the Columbia Street fire sites is set to soon begin. Joan Drabyk, the city’s permit coordinator, said a demolition permit has been issued for the Copp’s site at 638 Columbia St.

New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy fears the provincial government is balancing its budgets on the backs of B.C. families and municipalities.

New Westminster police have concluded their investigation into the disappearance of 20-year-old Stefan Mitroi. According to Sgt. Diana McDaniel, Mitroi "was located in Vancouver alive and well" as of Feb. 26.

Warren “Whitey” Bernard is overwhelmed by the prospect of being immortalized in bronze. Bernard is one of the central characters in the famous Wait For Me, Daddy photo taken on Oct. 1, 1940 by Province newspaper photographer Claude P Dettloff.

Organizers for community-based projects are encouraged to apply for the River Market’s ONE Prize grant program. The market announced today that it is once again offering up grants to those with innovative, locally-focused ideas.

New Westminster wants senior governments to ante up some cash to help prevent horrific fires. The city is asking the Lower Mainland Local Government Association, the Union of B.C.

No tiaras for newest ambassador program participants

The New Westminster school district's recently hired superintendent says the "buck stops" with him if there are any issues with the management of education in the city.

Coun. Betty McIntosh calls the grant "ridiculous"

Police department is looking for new recruits