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One of the enduring images of the Christmas season is snow, and it is referred to at this time of year in musical pieces such as White Christmas and Winter Wonderland.

Christmas is an exciting time, full of get-togethers with loved ones, festive dinners, and carefully wrapped gifts under the tree.

A 79-year-old man died after a fire swept through his Alberta Street home. The man had lived for many years in the home at 343 Alberta St., where the fire occurred at about 6: 30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

The need for support continues to grow - both for individuals in need and non-profit community organizations that help on numerous fronts.

Burnaby resident Maurizio Facchin is concerned about what he believes to be a lack of cleaning done at Burnaby Hospital and Royal Columbian Hospital after his mother allegedly contracted more than one infection at these facilities.

The Christmas season is in full swing in the Royal City, and we've got something festive for folks of all ages this weekend. We're continuing with The Record's popular Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend in New Westminster.

Trustees tell secretary-treasurer they need more budget information

Third time is a charm for Farhan Lalji. Lalji, who resurrected the New Westminster Hyacks football program in 2003, has been named as New Westminster's Citizen of the Year. "It's nice," he said about the recognition.

The City of New Westminster is working through a process to find a new city administrator.

Burnaby company Golden Boy Foods Ltd. is voluntarily recalling its in-shell mixed nuts because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency put out a warning this week to the public to avoid the product sold in 1.