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Teachers' union head opposes 10-year-deal

Premier Christy Clark's government recently ramped up its election promise to hammer out a 10-year collective agreement between the British Columbia Teachers' Federation and the B.C.

Many ways to catch up with The Record

Don't miss a single bit of New Westminster news. The Royal City Record is available any time, from anywhere, on multiple platforms - so local readers always know what's going on in the New Westminster community.

New Westminster mayor joins colleagues in opposing coal expansion plan at Fraser Surrey Docks

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.

New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy gets key role in NDP caucus

Rookie MLA Judy Darcy has been given a plum posting in the NDP caucus. NDP leader Adrian Dix named the New Westminster MLA as the party's health critic. "I am so up for it," Darcy told The Record. "I am really excited about it.

Cycling camp for women offered

Escape Velocity will once again be offering a four-week cycling camp for young women riders in Burnaby.

Teen fundraising to help build a school in Ecuador

Seventeen-year-old Royal City native Mia Hargrave is going to Ecuador this summer on a mission to help others.

Bishop of New Westminster set to retire in August

Right Rev. Michael Ingham, Anglican bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster, will receive an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University today (June 14) - two months before he retires.

Cuts trigger 'panic'

City wants funding back for Cliff Block

Gas line rupture provides good practice for New Westminster's emergency plan

A recent rupture of a gas line at a future school site was an educational experience for city officials. After construction crews hit a gas line at the construction site on June 3, Fortis B.C. shut down gas in the area and repaired the pipe.

New Westminster police are going to the movies

Police officers work extra shifts providing traffic control on movie sets