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Two recent cases of counterfeit bills turning up in New Westminster have police asking the public to report any suspicious bills.

Poet laureates are hired based on their careers, expertise and, of course, talent. They're responsible for the artistic growth of the city or town employing them. In 2010, Candice James was named poet laureate of New Westminster.

New Westminster Liberal candidate Hector Bremner wasn't surprised in the least to see his party top the polls on election night.

Seismic needs push overpass opening to October 2013

The City of New Westminster is calling on local residents to offer up a place to stay for a small group of international artists next year.

A New Westminster city councillor is hoping city council will oppose a coal expansion proposal across the river. At council's May 13 meeting, Coun.

A number of community groups and businesses took a spin around the Royal City to support life-saving research.

The Royal City Centre retail mystery is solved. Mayor Wayne Wright told a crowd of about 45 at his state-of-the-city address that Wal-Mart is the new anchor tenant at the Royal City Centre.

What's happening: There will be free all day parking on the downtown parkade as well as free, live entertainment from noon to 6 p.m.

New Westminster now much more diverse than when festival first took place years ago