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A number of Royal City residents are rallying together to oppose a six-lane Pattullo Bridge. The June 23 rally will start at Sapperton Park at 9:30 a.m. and proceed to Sapperton Pensioners Hall for 10 a.m.

George Abbott made his fourth visit to New Westminster as Education Minister on Thursday morning to announce $3.3 million in funding for school playgrounds in the province. New Westminster will receive $75,000 of that: F.W.

A 43-year-old Burnaby man has now been charged in connection with the April 2011 car accident where a cement truck collided with a car driven by 26-year-old Mark Holmes of Coquitlam. Holmes, a new father, died at the scene.

Education Minister George Abbott is aware of the concerns of some parents about teachers serving as school trustees, but he hasn't formed any conclusions about the situation.

New Westminster ready for high water - if it happens

A Queensborough home damaged during a recent fire has been found to be a poor candidate for rehabilitation. New Westminster city council had approved a temporary protection order for the 1909 house at 240 Jardine St.

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr would like residents to be able to zip down to Westminster Pier Park in a fun way. Westminster Pier Park, which opened on the waterfront on June 16, is located on the city's riverfront between Sixth and Elliott streets.

New West issued $9,000 in fines for bylaw violations including lack of water service and safety issues