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New Westminster Police still looking for missing scooter

It's almost been a week and New Westminster Police still don't know what happened to a missing scooter. On May 29, at approximately 11:30 a.m.

New Westminster invites community to Westminster Pier Park official opening

The City of New Westminster is eagerly anticipating the official opening of Westminster Pier Park. After more than a year of construction, residents will be able to check out the park at the official opening that's taking place on Saturday, June 16.

New Westminster woman sues for share of $12.6-million jackpot

A lawsuit launched by a New Westminster woman who claims she was tricked out of her equal share of a $12.6-million lottery jackpot is going to a full trial. A B.C.
Michael J. Fox receives honorary degrees at New Westminster's Justice Institute of British Columbia

Michael J. Fox receives honorary degrees at New Westminster's Justice Institute of British Columbia

One of Burnaby's favourite sons, actor Michael J. Fox, has earned another prestigious honour. Fox received his honorary degree from the New Westminster-based Justice Institute of British Columbia on May 31.

New Westminster residents invited to cadet reviews

Royal City residents are invited to attend two upcoming cadet reviews. Mayor Wayne Wright will be attending the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fraser's 70th annual ceremonial review on Sunday, June 10 at 12:30 p.m.

New Westminster's farmers' market fundraiser sets record

The Royal City Farmers Market set a new record at its recent fundraiser held last Wednesday at Wild Rice restaurant. More than $3,500 ($1,200 more than the previous year) was raised at the event.

Dal Richards playing New Westminster fundraiser

Ninety-four-year-old Vancouver music legend Dal Richards is swinging into New Westminster on Friday, June 8 to perform at the Columbia Theatre to help raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Math teacher not in class for rest of school year

The teacher at the centre of the ongoing math saga at New Westminster Secondary School won't be teaching for the remainder of the school year. New Westminster Ron Unger said he learned yesterday that his son would get a new Grade 9 math teacher.

Do parents need a 'bill of rights'?

Trustees disagree on whether proposed bill is 'adversarial' or if it is in the spirit of 'collaboration'

More to love for Hunger Games fans

For those teens who can't get enough of Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games, the excitement doesn't have to end with the final book of the trilogy. The New Westminster Public Library has several other related titles for Hunger Games enthusiasts.