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Part of parkade could go

The City of New Westminster could demolish part of the Front Street Parkade and still have enough parking to meet local needs. That's one of the findings of the draft parking study done by Urban Systems Ltd. on behalf of the city.

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New Westminster parent says losing counsellor, resource teacher will impact her son

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

United club women named to u-20 squad

Three women from the United Rugby Club were named to the British Columbia under-20 women's provincial team for the upcoming National Women's League finals in Vancouver.

Police searching for Mercer Stadium vandals

Vandals had a field day overnight on June 14, spray-painting several buildings as well as the field at New Westminster's Mercer Stadium.

Mayor votes with anti-coal metro directors

After more than five hours of delegations - as well as a hearty debate among directors and a break to go into closed session to get legal advice - Metro Vancouver's board voted against the proposed coal facility at Fraser Surrey Docks.

'Boro bridge on city's agenda

Public will be consulted on pedestrian bridge linking Quayside to Queensborough

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Get your summer sports stories in The Record. Call Tom at 604-444-3022 or email the sports editor at tberridge@royalcityrecord. He can also be reached on Twitter @ThomasBerridge.

Voice trustees feel shut out of school district process

When school trustee Lisa Graham opened her board of education agenda package last week she was surprised to see her motion on targeted funding for special needs students wasn't in it.

Dance troupe to perform for 'Bellies

Salmonbellies' lacrosse fans will have a cultural treat at Thursday's Western Lacrosse Association matchup with the Nanaimo Timbermen on Thursday.