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Fraser rankings called 'stuff of nonsense'

One trustee calls it "irrelevant" and the "stuff of nonsense," but last Monday's release of the Fraser Institute's annual elementary school rankings had some interesting results for several Royal City schools.

Former B.C. attorneys general add voices to Stop the Violence B.C. campaign

Four of the province's former attorneys general want marijuana legalized to curb gang activity associated with the illegal drug trade.

Suspended with pay for three years

Const. Dosanjh returns to work after pleading guilty to several allegations of police misconduct

New Westminster keeps on growing

If the Royal City seemed just a bit more crowded in the last five years, those suspicions were confirmed with Wednesday morning's release of Statistics Canada's 2011 census of population.

AG says trustee in conflict of interest

Former trustee Brent Atkinson was in a conflict of interest when he served as both a trustee and as a board director and chief executive officer of the School District 40 Business Company, according to auditor general John Doyle.

Five ideas for fun

We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here are our suggestions for the weekend of Feb.

City MP introduces rail noise bill

Those in New Westminster fighting to reduce the noise coming from rail yards may soon have some legislation in their corner.

Park Orca still under discussion

An article in the Feb. 8 issue of The Record (Orca finds new home at Moody Park) stated that city council had approved a recommendation from the city's public arts advisory committee to locate an orca whale sculpture at the Moody Park Outdoor Pool.

Overcrowding a hospital-wide concern

How can royal columbian solve its emergency room issues?

Who is the prettiest rat in the city?

The annual Ratstravaganza is returning to the Royal City. RatsPacNW, a pet rat club that includes members from B.C.