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The president of the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils is concerned about lagging math marks at New Westminster Secondary School and the relationship between parents and the school district.

The Royal City will once again be a part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, which goes from June 5 to 8. On June 8, at 10 a.m., officers from the Transit Police, New Westminster Police Service and the Justice Institute of B.C.

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

The Winslow Boy runs at Bernie Legge Theatre May 31 to June 23

Committee may be formed to consider implications of changing school year in New Westminster

Decorative pig gets suited up for this year's festival

The replacement John Robson Elementary school being built on the former Saint Mary's Hospital site will mean minor changes for school catchments, according to the New Westminster school district.

Students at Queensborough Middle School celebrated Vaisakhi - a Sikh festival - last month. Queensborough Middle School has a unique language program class that teaches Punjabi. "Under the leadership of their Punjabi teacher, Mr.

Trustee Lisa Graham wants the board of education to reconsider its decision to move early French immersion out of John Robson Elementary when the new school is built on the former Saint Mary's Hospital site.