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New Westminster youth charged with uttering threats after Friday high school incident

A 14-year-old youth has now been charged with three counts of uttering threats after an incident at New Westminster Secondary School last Friday. On March 2, just after 2:30 p.m.

New Westminster to take a stance on tolling of Pattullo Bridge

New Westminster city council is concerned that tolls on the new Port Mann Bridge will lead to more traffic in the Royal City.

New Westminster school district's business company repays almost $1-million advance

The school district's controversial business company, which operates a school in China, has repaid the almost $1-million it borrowed from the New Westminster School District roughly a decade ago.

New Westminster man now faces second-degree murder charge in Surrey death

A 19-year-old New Westminster man now faces a second-degree murder charge in the Feb. 26 death of Kacey Rogers. Joshua Martinez, 19, had been facing firearms-related offences in the death of Rogers, 31, who was shot just after 10:30 p.m. on Feb.

New Westminster School District answers strike questions

The New Westminster School District is responding to parents with a press release that answers a number of "frequently" asked questions on the teachers' strike.

New Westminster police respond to Friday afternoon incident at high school

A report of a possible student with a gun at New Westminster Secondary School last Friday afternoon turned out to be a false alarm.

City invites premier to visit

New Westminster city council is inviting provincial officials to visit the Royal City to discuss a number of pressing issues. On Monday, city council approved a motion by Coun.

Shoes help a good cause

Douglas College is asking community members to Walk a Mile in a Woman's Shoes. In honour of International Women's Day on March 8, the Douglas College Women's Centre is hosting a sale of gently used women's footwear.

Teachers raise concerns about May Day

Preparation takes away learning time for other students, say Tweedsmuir teachers

Strike set for Monday

Eighty-seven per cent of B.C. teachers voted in favour of action