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New Westminster will buy an electric vehicle to help with greenhouse gas plan

Many Royal City residents have been flocking to local parks and pools to enjoy the arrival of summer weather. Sunny skies and warm temperatures have seen an influx in visits to local facilities.

The Elizabeth Fry Society wants to help kids enjoy their summer vacation. As part of the society's JustKids initiative, it is offering free summer camps for children aged six to nine who have had a family member involved in the justice system.

The vice-chair of New Westminster's board of education says the district should look into the feasibility of changing boundaries for the new John Robson elementary so that students living south of Royal Avenue would go to the new school and those nor

The Royal City is looking at enhancing its seasonal decorative lighting. City council has asked staff to undertake a request for proposals for a consultant to develop a comprehensive decorative lighting plan.

The New Westminster Police Department is warning local businesses about a man impersonating a police officer. On July 2, at 6:45 p.m., the man entered a local veterinarian business and sat in the lobby for 20 minutes.

Taxation on fuel pushes more drivers across the border for gasoline

New Westminster now has 12 new reserve constables. The police department hosted a ceremony at city hall recently to celebrate the 12 reserve constables, the first in the city since the program was phased out in 2000.

Concerns are being raised about the number of sandwich boards being displayed at Plaza 88. Coun.