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New Westminster Secondary School principal set to retire, chair says

At least two principals in the New Westminster school district are expected to retire at the end of the school year, the board of education chair told The Record.

New Westminster DPAC to host debate

The New Westminster District Parent Advisory Council plans to host an all-candidates debate - with a focus on education - ahead of the provincial election in May.

New Westminster keeps Queensborough but lose a riding in federal proposal

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.

Chor Leoni recruiting young men in New Westminster

Young men between the ages of 12 and 20 are invited to join the Chor Leoni MyVoice choir program, going into its third year this year.

New Westminster school district calendar committee may have 22 members

It was a committee of 12 that was supposed to meet for the first time on Jan. 30. But the newly formed New Westminster school district calendar committee may have as many as 22 members and won't meet until after Jan.

District deals with deficit

With less than a week before New Westminster school trustees have to decide how they'll address their $2.

Top 5 things to do

Whether you're interested having a fun night out, getting the kids moving, or learning about volunteer or travel opportunities, we've got some ideas for you.

Condo proud

They did the opposite of what most couples with young children do. Coun. Jonathan Cote and his wife, Alix, sold their Queen's Park house and bought a condo in downtown New Westminster.

Mayor wants to keep police force local

Wayne Wright says no need for regional police force

Council ponders tax hike

New Westminster city council is contemplating a tax hike of up to two per cent in 2013.