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Get moving - that's the message of a new program that was introduced at two local schools. F.W.

David Cobb fears for the future of an iconic piece of British Columbia's maritime history. Cobb owns Chief Skugaid, a fishing boat that will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in March.

Arts and cultural offerings are taking centre stage in New Westminster this weekend. We're continuing with our popular feature, The Record's Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend. Here are our offerings for the Feb. 22 to 24 weekend.

New Westminster Police closed the Queensborough Bridge out of an "over abundance of caution" for about two hours on Thursday morning. Staff Sgt. Paul Hyland said the police department received some information that led to the bridge closure.

Spring break is just around the corner and with New Westminster being one of the few school districts holding just a one-week break, local students have to make the best of their time. Here's a selection of offerings from local organizations.

Local clairvoyants Christophir and Crystell Regan share their view of the year of the snake

Many local residents have their own reasons for giving to Royal Columbian Hospital. The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is holding its 2013 Shine Gala, a shining black-tie evening to celebrate its "reasons for giving.

Fawlty Towers, the smash-hit 1970s television comedy series starring John Cleese, is the latest show to hit the stage at the Bernie Legge Theatre in New West.

This year has already featured news of the 150-year anniversary of The Royal Westminster Regiment and the antecedent groups that make up its history. The New Westminster Volunteer Rifles formed in late 1863 when the Royal Engineers disbanded.

Dread going to the library in bad weather? Sick of paying library fines? Try Freading instead. Freading is an electronic library service that New Westminster Public Library has recently added to its eLibrary services.