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Memorial set for murdered youth

Memorial set for murdered youth

A memorial has been planned in memory of the 19-year-old boy who was killed in New Westminster in December.
New Westminster awaits audit details before considering Hyack’s 2014 grant

New Westminster awaits audit details before considering Hyack’s 2014 grant

It will be at least a couple of weeks before the city decides the funding fate of the Hyack Festival Association. Each year, the city gives out environmental, amateur sports, arts and culture, community, child care, heritage and partnership grants.
Robson name deemed too controversial

Robson name deemed too controversial

Geography trumps history in the name game for the new middle school in New Westminster.
A decade of waiting for Roy

A decade of waiting for Roy

Police renew search for man missing 10 years
New West author marks 80th birthday with book signing

New West author marks 80th birthday with book signing

Some people celebrate birthday milestones with big family gatherings or trips, but Evelyn Benson will be signing copies of her latest book. Benson will be doing a book signing at Black Bond Books in Royal City Centre on Saturday, Feb.
Ruling means more budget uncertainty

Ruling means more budget uncertainty

Monday’s court ruling on class size and composition will impact next year’s budget plans “significantly,” but it’s too soon to say exactly how, according to New Westminster school district’s board of education vice-chair.
Pedestrian struck at Eighth Avenue and Fourth Street

Pedestrian struck at Eighth Avenue and Fourth Street

A New Westminster senior is expected to a make full recovery after he was hit by a car while crossing Eighth Avenue at Fourth Street Monday evening. Shortly before 5 p.m.
New Westminster continues to whittle away at 2014 tax increase

New Westminster continues to whittle away at 2014 tax increase

New Westminster is aiming for a tax increase of two per cent or less. Staff returned to council chamber Monday for the second part of their presentation on the 2014 to 2018 financial plan, which includes this year’s budget.

New Westminster seeks to silence train whistles in Queensborough

City's 2014 budget includes $700,000 for railway-related issues
Loaded gun found on transit passenger

Loaded gun found on transit passenger

One man is in custody following an incident that began on a TransLink bus Sunday morning. New Westminster police responded to the 2100 block of Seventh Avenue around 11:20 a.m. on Jan. 26.