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Sales of single-family homes in New West remaining stable

Emma the pug was surrounded by close friends and family when she passed away last week. Because Emma hated the doctor's office, her owner, Leona Green, made arrangements for the doctor to come to her house and put the pug to sleep.

A tragic local story now has a sad conclusion. New Westminster resident Joyce Dobranski committed suicide on June 28. Dobranski had been charged with manslaughter earlier this year in connection with the death of her six-month old son.

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