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New Westminster developments to keep planning staff busy in 2014

New Westminster developments to keep planning staff busy in 2014

Larco and Sapperton Green are sure to keep the city’s planning staff on the go in 2014. Bev Grieve, the city’s manager of development services, said the two projects are priorities for her department this year. “Those are the two big ones,” she said.
Centre for Inquiry responds to criticism

Centre for Inquiry responds to criticism

Spokesperson says ad meant to spark debate
Six patients with H1N1 on ventilation at Royal Columbian Hospital

Six patients with H1N1 on ventilation at Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health urges public to get flu shot in light of H1N1 spike
New Westminster police awaiting Crown decision

New Westminster police awaiting Crown decision

Charges could soon be laid against the driver of the vehicle that struck Gemma Snowball nearly 10 months ago. Since the fatal collision, New Westminster police remained tight-lipped about the investigation – until now.
Modest changes in 2014 property assessments

Modest changes in 2014 property assessments

Most single-family homeowners in New Westminster who receive their 2014 assessment notices in the coming days will likely notice little change or a slightly lower value in their property over the previous year, but condo and twonhouse owners could se
Looking back at the year that was

Looking back at the year that was

It was a year many Royal City residents won’t soon forget. As we look forward to a new year, we also look back on 2013 – a year filled with more drama in New West than a reality show.
Christian upset over billboard

Christian upset over billboard

A controversial advertisement promoting atheism has one man in New Westminster calling for its removal, claiming the ad attacks Christians.
Speed and alcohol possible factors in crash, police say

Speed and alcohol possible factors in crash, police say

One person is recovering in hospital after losing control of his car while traveling southbound on McBride Boulevard. At about 11:40 a.m. on Dec.
TransLink prepares for late night New Year's Eve trips

TransLink prepares for late night New Year's Eve trips

The ball is about to drop, streamers will be everywhere, and TransLink will be running later schedules for New Year’s Eve festivities in New Westminster. TransLink also won’t be parting from tradition, as all transit services are free after 5 p.m.
Hyack brouhaha: A battle with news legs

Hyack brouhaha: A battle with news legs

NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR: HOW A FUN FESTIVAL GROUP BECAME A FIGHTING FESTIVAL GROUP