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A new plaza and an outdoor patio are among the proposals being put forward by the Uptown Property Group. Uptown Property Group, which owns Westminster Centre at 555 Sixth St.

First Nation wants DNA testing for remains at NWSS

Nothing says "Christmas season" like a hilarious pantomime, even if it has nothing to do with Santa Claus or the birth of Christ.

La Grotta del Formaggio, a Commercial Drive institution for foodies, is opening in Donald's Market. The Italian speciality store offers a delicious selection of renowned cheeses from around the world and the province.

The New Westminster Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a prolific con artist who is victimizing elderly Royal City women. On Nov. 21, the man befriended an elderly woman by pretending to be her son.

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The emergency room at Royal Columbian Hospital has seen a 22 per cent increase in patient visits since a flood shut down the ER at Surrey Memorial Hospital on Nov. 19, according to Fraser Health spokesperson Roy Thorpe-Dorward.

Hydrant cup game is set for friday, november 30 at queen's park arena

After the discovery of a rat at New Westminster Secondary School and the resulting furor, another Royal City resident has come forth with his belief that there are more rats in the city than usual this year.

The New Westminster school district is in such financial dire straits that the board of education unanimously passed a motion at Tuesday's meeting to ask the auditor general to review the district's books for this school year.