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Returning to his ’Boro roots

Returning to his ’Boro roots

Sandeep Bhangu remembers when farmers would let their horses roam free around Queensborough. He remembers when his mother would call the other families in the ‘Boro looking for him and his siblings.
Living the quiet ’Boro life

Living the quiet ’Boro life

Gaze across the Fraser River, and from the west emerges a tiny island. From New Westminster, Queensborough appears relatively quiet. This is how it’s always been in Queensborough.
New Westminster reaches out to typhoon-devastated Philippines

New Westminster reaches out to typhoon-devastated Philippines

New Westminster residents have generously reached out to people in the Philippines who are suffering in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
New Westminster greets Santa Claus on chilly winter day

New Westminster greets Santa Claus on chilly winter day

Kris Kringle rode into the Royal City atop a fire truck in the 2013 Santa Claus Parade. Families braved sub-zero temperatures to greet Santa in the Dec. 7 parade on Columbia Street. In recent years, the parade began at 4 p.m.
New Westminster reaffirms its stance against coal proposal

New Westminster reaffirms its stance against coal proposal

The City of New Westminster is standing strong in its opposition to a proposed coal facility across the Fraser River.
Monarch makes merry memories

Monarch makes merry memories

New Westminster-based organization works with women and children who are victims of domestic abuse and helps make Christmas wishes come true
Lab report

Lab report

Students at Douglas College feeling a little ruff from the stress of finals found a dog-gone good way to relax last week.
New Westminster residents encouraged to share memories on public art wall

New Westminster residents encouraged to share memories on public art wall

A public art wall is hoping to capture the community spirit that exists in the Royal City.
Local men sentenced for victimizing Downtown Eastside women

Local men sentenced for victimizing Downtown Eastside women

Two New Westminster men have been sentenced for their involvement of preying on the most marginalized and vulnerable women in the Downtown Eastside. According to the Vancouver Police Department, on Nov.
New West firm allegedly employed illegal workers

New West firm allegedly employed illegal workers

A New Westminster construction company has been charged with employing illegal workers by the Canada Border Services Agency. According to the agency's announcement today (Dec.