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A century in the city: Writer recalls the Royal City's good old days

A century in the city: Writer recalls the Royal City's good old days

How long has it been since we've seen a garter snake, writer Evelyn Sangster Benson asks in her recently published book on days past in New Westminster.
Fear-inducing train whistle in New Westminster deemed an accident

Fear-inducing train whistle in New Westminster deemed an accident

A malfunctioning whistle is being blamed for an incident that left many Quayside residents scrambling from their beds and fearing a railway disaster was imminent.
New Westminster seeks to make grant process more user-friendly

New Westminster seeks to make grant process more user-friendly

A program that's supposed to help local organizations proved to be a big headache. New Westminster city council has expressed concern about the new requirements for organizations seeking 2014 grants from the city.
New Westminster city council tackles rezonings, buys cars and more

New Westminster city council tackles rezonings, buys cars and more

Calvary Worship Centre's prayers for a new facility have been answered. The church had applied to the city to rezone 260 12th St. so it could build a new 3,051.
Operation Red Nose ready for holiday season

Operation Red Nose ready for holiday season

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Operation Red Nose officially kicks off this weekend, and organizers are reminding people to plan for a safe ride home this holiday season.
New West constables honoured in Victoria

New West constables honoured in Victoria

They acted beyond the standard normally expected of police officers. New Westminster constables Cliff Kusch, Nick Ferguson, Ryan Long and Darryl Pakosh were recently awarded the Meritorious Service Award.
New Westminster city council not amused with TransLink letter

New Westminster city council not amused with TransLink letter

A letter from TransLink about the changes to bus routes has drawn the wrath of New Westminster city council.
New Westminster continues planning pedestrian crossing

New Westminster continues planning pedestrian crossing

The City of New Westminster isn’t closing the door on either of crossings being considered to link Queensborough and the Quay neighbourhoods.
Westminster Club going to court-ordered sale

Westminster Club going to court-ordered sale

A piece of New Westminster’s history is proceeding to a court-ordered sale on Dec. 2 The Westminster Club’s penthouse floor will be sold at a court-ordered sale at the Vancouver courthouse, as-is.
Young environmentalist takes home junior citizen award

Young environmentalist takes home junior citizen award

Green work earns her kudos