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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and an opportune time to review some facts about this disease. The average woman has a one in nine lifetime risk of developing breast cancer.

Platinum awards combine business awards and citizen/ cultural awards

School district asks for suggestions on naming two new schools in city

Tracey Berry has seen the powerful impact housing can have in someone's life firsthand. Years before depression took hold, Berry had been taking a medical office assistance program at Douglas College.

Local residents invited to take part in unique events

A 36-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman have been arrested on Burnaby's border with New Westminster after they allegedly stole a car at gunpoint and then crashed into a police car on Sunday afternoon.

The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society is holding a variety of events to mark Homelessness Action Week. Homelessness Action Week 2012, which runs until Oct. 13, includes services, meals, movies and more.

Doggone good time: Dog owners in Moody Park took advantage of the lovely weather this weekend but the rain is expected to return later this week, according to the forecast.

As we put this column together, we are poring over a multifold map brochure of the Lower Mainland from the 1950s, produced by the Associated Auto Court Operators of Vancouver and vicinity and Woodward Stores Ltd.

New Westminster has no appetite for serving shark fin soup in local restaurants. New Westminster city council unanimously supported a motion put forward by Coun.