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If the New Westminster school district doesn't cut spending, it will have another whopping deficit of $2.

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.

The final numbers are still being counted, but the 16th annual Tie Day Auction run by Royal City Jewellers looks like it raised approximately $5,000 for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.

Plenty of ESL services offered at city's library

The announcement that the new civic building in New Westminster was to be named the "Anvil Centre" triggered many comments.

Smoke alarms don't alert emergency crews to fire situations, 911 necessary

Vaccine is free for those at highest risk, caregivers and children under five years

Annual Record listing helps connect community groups

The Jingle Bell Walk/Run for Arthritis took place recently at the Westminster Quay. Participants included Sandy Sutherland and Gail Walsh (above) and, of course, a rather fit Santa Claus (at right) taking a brief hiatus from North Pole duties.

Feeling charitable? Then this is a good weekend to stay in New Westminster and support local organizations.