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Time for a real tax talk

Dear Editor : Debates about taxes in B.C. can be as much a blood-sport as politics.
Video: Community flips for the kids on this day

Video: Community flips for the kids on this day

New Westminster toy drive at Paddlewheeler Pub a feel-good success story

Arrest made in murder of January Lapuz

An arrest has been made in the case of January Marie Lapuz, who was found in her New Westminster home with stab wounds and died on Sept. 30. Charles Jameson "Jamie" Neel, 20, was arrested by the integrated homicide investigation team on Dec.

City nixes full-motion digital sign at The Plaza

New Westminster city council has shot down plans to place digital signage on the Plaza at New Westminster Station. On behalf of Plaza 88 Retail Development Ltd.

Union-endorsed trustees elected to run the board

Two teachers were elected to lead the New Westminster school district's board of education, but for one local trustee the results are more about "power and control" than good decision-making.

Council moves to ban shark fin soup in city

The City of New Westminster's plan to ban shark fin products in the Royal City has the support of some local residents.

Theft suspect arrested

A 26-year-old man has been charged with 18 counts of theft under $5,000, 12 counts of mischief and one count of break-and-enter after a string of incidents in the Sapperton area of the Royal City. Richard Johnson McAfee was arrested on Nov.

'Sustainability is everything' for New West

The City of New Westminster wants to make sure it's making decisions in a sustainable way.

New Westminster toy drive at Paddlewheeler Pub a huge success

New Westminster fire chief Tim Armstrong had a Lego fire station under one arm and a dump truck under the other as he reported for duty at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday.

'Red Nose' kicks off with big weekend

Holiday program first began in Quebec in 1984 and is now in the Royal City