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Word on the street is there's a poetry event bringing the community together - and you're invited. World Poetry Night Out New Westminster is celebrating its third anniversary tonight (Oct. 24) at 6: 30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library.

New Westminster city council is willing to consider sponsorship of spaces inside the future civic centre but the outside is off limits.

The Seniors Services Society is launching a new program that's the first of its kind in New Westminster. The society is getting set to launch the new AIRS program later this month, but volunteers are still needed for the initiative.

If you're speeding through the Royal City this week, drivers should consider this their warning. According to a press release from New Westminster Police Sgt.

A 30-year-old New Westminster man was arrested on Oct. 19 in connection with an Oct. 18 incident where a 41-year-old New Westminster woman was assaulted aboard a bus. The incident occurred just after 11 a.m.

Commemorative wall will raise money for ward

Lucas Mattiello had his first panic attack when he was in Grade 9. He was 14 at the time, and a member of his school's wrestling team.

Lookout Emergency Aid Society is in desperate need of donations to help keep people warm this winter. The society has launched a Share the Warmth campaign as it is in urgent need of donations for people living on the street.

Local site named as finalist for real estate awards

In Canada, October is Women's History Month and this year's theme is inspired by the world's first International Day of the Girl, recognizing the important role Canadian girls have played as leaders and innovators throughout our history.