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The president of the New Westminster Teachers' Union said teachers were "stunned" and "shocked" to learn about the district's $2.8 million deficit, and he wants the district to do a better job of communicating.

The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is looking for donors and sponsors to help raise $1.5 million for equipment needed at the hospital. Donation Day will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 8:30 a.m.

Garage sale will raise funds for resource centre

Grandmother power is alive in New Westminster. The Royal City Gogos are part of the worldwide phenomenon through their fundraising to help African grandmothers raising their grandchildren orphaned by AIDS.

On the same night the board of education was discussing its $2.8 million budget deficit, the school district released the annual salary of the school district's three biggest earners - all had a base salary of $130,000 and higher.

Loss of govt. funding and new regulations will reduce projected profit to $200,000

Royal City residents are generally happy with Queen's Park and don't want any major changes made in the years to come.

RiverFest: Inspired by the Fraser takes place this weekend in New Westminster, and we hope to see you at the activities at the Quay.

'Boro could become part of Richmond