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What's up in the city this weekend?

We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. We've moved publication to our Friday editions. This week, we have: 1 Get toasting on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the St.

Sinterklaas celebration called racist

Organizers say they will meet to discuss concerns over the appearance of 'Black Peter'

Top Royal City businesses recognized

Chamber of commerce hosts annual Celebration of Business Excellence awards

City euthanizes last of cats in shelter

And then there were none. New Westminster's animal services branch was forced to put down the remaining 16 cats in the city's animal shelter on Thursday because of an outbreak of calicivirus, an infectious feline viral disease.

New Westminster chamber honours top businesses

They're some of the Royal City's keenest, brightest businesses and business leaders and now they've got the hardware to prove it.

New Westminster's Herbert Spencer Elementary to celebrate 100th birthday

Herbert Spencer Elementary School is celebrating its 100th birthday and principal Tracy Fulton wants some help from past alumni.

Longtime councillor bumped by veteran politico

Former city councillor and MLA Chuck Puchmayr will reclaim his seat on city council, while longtime councillor Bob Osterman has suffered his first electoral defeat in more than two decades.

'I feel good': Osterman leaves with no regrets

Coun. Bob Osterman is looking to future endeavours after losing his longtime seat on city council. Prior to his four terms on council, Osterman served on school board from 1983 to 1996.
Wayne Wright breezes into fourth term

Wayne Wright breezes into fourth term

James Crosty surprised that his own neighbourhood gave Wright more votes

Protect yourself from thieves

Don't leave purchases visible inside your car while shopping, cops warn