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For the record

Due to a production error, a page in our Jan. 16 edition was inadvertently replaced with an incorrect one. The story scheduled to be published, profiling the upcoming Pecha Kucha event, has since appeared on our website at www. royalcityrecord.

Poetry returns to the city

Live poetry continues to be a staple of the New Westminster cultural scene. The Poetic Justice series at the Heritage Grill backroom resumes this Sunday, Jan.
Rare bird draws tourists to Queen's Park

Rare bird draws tourists to Queen's Park

First-ever sighting brings birders to the city in droves

Trustees say nothing left to trim from board budget

No money in budget for wage increases for support staff

Problem sidewalks in city

Cathy Johnstone is disturbed that her 93-year-old neighbour has to walk on the road during her daily outings.

Help for job seekers

The New Westminster Public Library has recently acquired five software courses of particular interest to job seekers and English learners. They can be used on computers in the reference department.

Fraser Health declares flu outbreak a health hazard

With the flu season hitting especially hard this winter, Fraser Health has declared the current influenza strain a health hazard under the Public Health Act.

New Westminster looking to spruce up Hyack Square

New Westminster city council is interested in ways of making "modest improvements" to Hyack Square. Coun.
Shut down strip club, Coquitlam students say

Shut down strip club, Coquitlam students say

A snowy surprise

Most weather forecasts for Monday morning in New Westminster only warned about sub-zero temperatures. The surprise snowstorm caught many people off-guard, including New Westminster public works employees.