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Stuck in traffic? Feeling the urge to check Facebook before the light turns green? Don’t – you just might end up with a $167 fine from New Westminster police.

Digital sign revenues will be used to whittle down this year’s property tax increase to 1.96 per cent. Staff recently presented council with the proposed 2014 to 2018 financial plan, which includes this year’s budget.

Local agencies have been flooded with donations to help victims of Friday’s devastating apartment fire on Ash Street. Within hours of the blaze, residents were contacting local agencies and area schools inquiring how they could help.

Local organizations are stepping up to the plate to help deal with the aftermath of today's devastating fire. Dozens of people were left without homes and their possessions were destroyed, after fire tore through a building at 404 Ash St.

New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright is recuperating after being injured in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday. Wright was heading home from a doctor’s appointment on Jan. 29 when the accident occurred. “Somebody ran a stop sign.

Dozens left without homes after early morning blaze

A local school trustee wants the public to know what programs the school district is considering cutting next year to deal with budget troubles, but her attempt to get the information out before a series of budget consultations didn't get the support

The owner of a bronze statue is hoping for its safe return after it was stolen from a home in New Westminster’s West End. According to a media release from the New Westminster Police Department, officers received a report on Jan.

New Westminster police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that allegedly broke into several mailboxes earlier this month.

Royal City residents will be able to warm their heads and feet to help those who are at risk of being left out in the cold. A contingent of local residents will hit the streets on Feb. 4, in support of Toque Tuesday.