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River adventure kicks off

A group of seven youth from across B.C. are heading out this week to begin a 25-day odyssey on the mighty Fraser River.

Growing concern on impact to Massey

A parent and two school trustees fear that the city's plan to borrow up to $59 million to build an office tower above the future civic centre will impact plans to replace Massey Theatre and the new schools, but Mayor Wayne Wright says those concerns

New Westminster Police Department Pipe Band to attend world championships in Scotland

The New Westminster Police Pipe Band will be attending the World Pipe Band Championships held on Glasgow Green in Scotland on Aug. 11.

Thieves don't take holidays

Summer took a while to come to the Royal City, but the New Westminster Police Department is warning local citizens that criminals don't take a break.

Cities encourage staycationers this summer

B.C. has seen fewer tourists than usual this year, right from the beginning of the summer, according to Peter Williams, director of Simon Fraser University's Centre for Tourism Policy and Research.

Sun columnist calls New West home

Shelley Fralic loves her heritage house, being a grandma, fresh raspberries and a good debate

City police still hunting for knife attacker

New Westminster police officer was slashed in face

City's food bank seeing donation decline

Summer is the worst time for the poor in New Westminster when it comes to hunger. If Christmas is the giving season, then by the time August rolls around, the cupboards at the local food banks are often running low.

Send us your summer photos

Are you taking a vacation out of town this year? Staying in New Westminster but checking out local events and festivities? Send photos of your travels around town and beyond to The Record, and you could see your photographs featured on our website.

New Westminster police officers arrest Richmond man wanted on several warrants

Two alert New Westminster police constables helped arrest a Richmond man wanted on several outstanding warrants. At approximately 1:30 p.m.