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It's official. New Westminster broke ground this afternoon (April 5) on the site of its newest school, marking the start of construction on the $23.2 million École Qayqayt Elementary.

A Sapperton resident thinks he knows the new anchor tenant at the Royal City Centre, and the answer just dropped into his lap, or, more precisely, his inbox.

The second PechaKucha New West event is taking place this month - and if the first event is any indication, tickets will go fast. Volume 2 of PechaKucha New West will feature an evening of presentations, conversations and shared inspiration.

Friday, April 5 Wild Life, a new four-person show by New West Artists in partnership with thenetworkhub.ca. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m., second floor of River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.

About 50 concerned parents, union members and educators attended the board of education's budget meeting Tuesday to hear how the district's chronic deficit situation will impact jobs and classrooms.

The City of New Westminster will continue to pressure the province for an expansion to Royal Columbian Hospital - but is fully aware nothing will happen in the near future.

New Westminster businesses among the 225 employers in the province that were fined

New Westminster poet laureate Candice James has some explaining to do. Coun. Bill Harper said the city's arts commission suggested that James make a presentation to city council about the type of work she's doing in her role as poet laureate.

The City of New Westminster is contemplating something new for several old parts of the city.

Business owners in New Westminster are welcoming the return of the provincial sales tax, hoping lower taxes will encourage customer spending. Alex Bakst owns Atelier Endeavour on Clarkson Street.