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New Westminster resident Paul Johansen was a co-winner of the George Matthews Award for Excellence in parent leadership at a gathering of parents from across the province on the weekend.

The east side of New Westminster has seen a rash of break-ins and attempted break-ins to sheds and buildings located at the rear of homes in the past week. That's the word from Sgt. Diana McDaniel of the New Westminster Police Department.

The second annual heritage register homes workshop is hoping to build on the success of the inaugural event. In June 2011, the city held a one-day workshop for homeowners whose properties are listed on the city's heritage register.

One of the most pressing issues on the provincial political scene is the potential expansion of the Pattullo Bridge.

The New Westminster school district defended its math program at New Westminster Secondary School this week, in response to mounting criticism from parents.

The board of education unanimously endorsed a motion to oppose expansion of the Pattullo Bridge.

Thousands of people will descend on the Royal City for the final weekend of the 41st annual Hyack Festival. This weekend's events include the Hyack International Parade and Uptown Live! on Saturday.

There is still a year to go before the next provincial election, but if voters had their say today, it wouldn't look good for the B.C. Liberals.

The east side of New Westminster has seen a rash of break-ins and attempted break-ins to sheds and buildings located at the rear of homes in the past week. That's the word from Sgt. Diana McDaniel of the New Westminster Police Department.

The school district may add an additional early French immersion kindergarten class at Herbert Spencer Elementary and will consider whether to keep French immersion at John Robson Elementary once the new schools are built.