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China trips account for bulk of Atkinson's tab

Trustee Michael Ewen and former trustee Brent Atkinson may have claimed more than $6,400 in expenses for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012, but there was a simple solution to why those numbers were such a huge part of the $10,542 claimed by all

New Westminster's Salvation Army Christmas kettle campaign set to exceed 2011 total

When the final Salvation Army kettles are packed up at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities volunteers should have a good reason to celebrate. According to Capt.

Staff on the 'adjustment' budget list

Trustee Lisa Graham worried special ed could be affected

New West Arts Council hosts 27th annual artisans' fair in Queen's Park

For those who've already got "mall head" or simply prefer to buy local, the Arts Council of New Westminster is offering an alternative shopping experience for this holiday season.

Diamond Jubilee medal for city adminstrator

New Westminster's chief administrative officer has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Mayor Wayne Wright presented the award to Paul Daminato at the Dec. 10 council meeting. Daminato is set to retire in January.

Calendar of Events

ESL Conversation Circles at the library, drop-ins for adults who want to meet people and practise speaking English. Sessions for all adults take place every Saturday from 10: 30 to 11: 30 a.m.

23 district employees make more than $100,000 a year

The New Westminster school district may be more than $2 million in the hole, but its top administrators are still making a pretty penny.

City's NDP MLA talks about child poverty

Local NDP politician says recent child poverty stats arise from a variety of issues

Two trustees claim more than $10,000

Trustee Michael Ewen and former trustee Brent Atkinson spent about three times more than other trustees and claimed more than half of the $10,542 spent on trustee expenses last year.

New Westminster reminds residents to keep sidewalks clear

Whether Royal City residents love or loathe the snow, they're responsible for keeping their sidewalks clear.