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Members of a local sisterhood are celebrating a special anniversary this month. Chapter B of the PEO sisterhood (Philanthropic Educational Organization) was established in New Westminster in June 1913. "We are celebrating our 100th anniversary.

A pedestrian crossing between Queensborough and the Quay would be a "game changer" but wouldn't close the door on a future ferry service between the neighbourhoods.

Right Rev. Michael Ingham, Anglican bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster, was recently awarded an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University.

The New Westminster district parent advisory council elected a new executive on June 17. The parent council has representatives from schools throughout the district.

Royal City streets will be heating up this summer with a busker-type event set to run every weekend throughout July and August.

Royal City residents will be able to sit and take in the ambiance of the uptown this summer.

The City of New Westminster has identified five projects that are good to go if grants are available.

The Gunderson family is hoping the sound of children's laughter will fill Megan's Place playground this weekend.

Christy Clark's Liberal government isn't providing enough funding for special education - that was the theme at Tuesday night's board of education meeting, where trustees heard from concerned union members and parents on how laying off 27 special edu