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New Westminster school district hosts public talk on $2.8-million deficit

The New Westminster school district is seeking feedback from the public and is holding a public meeting next week on how to deal with a hefty $2.8-million surprise deficit.

Keep it happy

Have you had a bad day? A bad week? It may not help to know that October is Positive Attitude Month, "dedicated to establishing, boosting or forcing ourselves to adopt positive attitudes".

Best of building in city recognized with awards

The City of New Westminster and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce honoured the best in local development at the 41st annual Royal City Builders' Awards last week.

Pet sales targeted by group

A New Westminster-based animal rights organization is urging city council to ban the sale of animals in local pet stores.

Carjacking ends on Burnaby-New Westminster border with two arrests

A man and a 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.

Fate of queen's park stadium up to council

The City of New Westminster will consider whether the grandstands at Queen's Park Stadium should be demolished in the years to come. Consultants hired to develop the Queen's Park master plan presented city council with some of their findings on Oct.
Police conduct 466 truck inspections in New Westminster, issue 114 tickets, tow 48 vehicles

Police conduct 466 truck inspections in New Westminster, issue 114 tickets, tow 48 vehicles

Get busy in the city

There's no shortage of things to do in the Royal City this Thanksgiving long weekend. Several artsy events (and a renowned curling tournament) top our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here are our suggestions for the Oct.
Celebrating a grey day in the city

Celebrating a grey day in the city

Celebrating a grey day in the city

'new' new west forum

Real estate agent and marketing expert Bob Rennie slated to give keynote talk