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[UPDATE] Would-be kidnapper placed calls to three police departments across Canada

New Westminster police weren’t the only ones to receive a “disturbing” phone call on the weekend.
No longer 'wrong side of the tracks'

No longer 'wrong side of the tracks'

The history of New Westminster's dock is closely intertwined with the creation of the city itself - and not many people know its darker secrets.

New cars the stars at city's first auto show

In another look at local automobile history, we note an event in April of 1934 sponsored by the New Westminster Rotary Club and held in Queen's Park Arena. This was proudly proclaimed this city's "first auto show.
Still paddling after all these years

Still paddling after all these years

Nothing can stop the Paddlewheeler Pub. As the only original tenant to make it through, the pub's story reflects the resiliency of the Quayside neighbourhood as office manager Janet Lucarino says, they stuck around thanks to the loyal clientele.
River Market takes food-first approach

River Market takes food-first approach

When Expo '86 hit the pavement, many markets popped up across the Lower Mainland's waterfronts - and the Westminster Quay Public Market was no exception.

New Westminster police search for would-be kidnapper

Unidentified man called police and said he wanted to kidnap a woman
Adoption offers pour in for abandoned dogs in New Westminster

Adoption offers pour in for abandoned dogs in New Westminster

Offers of financial support and calls to adopt have poured in since a dozen dogs were abandoned in cages at the New Westminster Animal Shelter in the middle of the night last Friday.

Get culinary outdoors with help from the library

The summer is drawing to a close, so why not make the most of the rest of the warm days by cooking and eating outdoors? If you're tired of your usual recipes or want to get inspired, check out the delectable recent books at the New Westminster Public
Small town living in New Westminster

Small town living in New Westminster

Residents in Quayside describe river living as a close-knit community, where neighbours really care
Fun day for fun New Westminster kids

Fun day for fun New Westminster kids

Kudos to 11-year-old Nur Elmasri, who planned and hosted last week's Fun Day for kids in Moody Park.