Local News

Despite deep cuts, school district is still $342,000 short of balancing budget

Simon Fraser University hung on to second place in the Great Northwest conference women's basketball standings.

Mary Bushman one of two retiring staff

The New Westminster Kodiaks won the under-13 Burnaby soccer cup following a 1-0 victory over the Burnaby Panthers last week. Max Sverdrup scored the game's only goal for the bronze-level Kodiaks, knocking home a first-half tally from Nathan Hardwick.

The doors are open, but the shelves are still empty. The New Innovations In Cannabis Education (N.I.C.E.) medical marijuana dispensary at 907A 12th St. is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

Police believe home invasion and theft was 'targeted'

NEXT New West, a networking group for young professionals in new Westminster, is hosting its first get-together of the new year at Lofty Living boutique on Columbia Street. The event is being held on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Lookout Emergency Aid Society is on the hunt for volunteers to help with Toque Tuesday. The annual Toque Tuesday fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at locations around the Royal City.

Music, sports and free cake are all on this weekend's menu in the Royal City. We're continuing with our popular feature, The Record's Top Five (or More) Things to Do this weekend. Here are our staff's suggestions for the Feb. 1 to 3 weekend.

The Electoral Boundaries Commission is recommending that all of New Westminster be merged into one federal riding that includes Queensborough. Last summer, the commissioner released new electoral maps for Canadians consideration at public hearings.