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Does New Westminster need another dollar store? A number of vocal residents answered with a resounding "No" on a recent Twitter discussion on the topic of yet-another dollar store opening in the Royal City.

Teachers at Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary say teaching May Day dances is taking up too much learning time for students who aren't involved in the annual community event.

Board of education chair James Janzen said he will apologize at tomorrow night's school board meeting for accusing a parent of having a "hard-on" over an issue.

The Hyack Festival Association and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce are planning a dazzling evening.

A recent candidate in the municipal election believes that the rules regarding election signs need to be changed to become more democratic.

When George Clooney or Meryl Streep exit their limousines and smile for the cameras before Sunday's Oscar awards ceremony, they might just have a local woman to thank for their camera-ready looks.

New Westminster Secondary School's dry grad got a recent $1,000 boost. The school came third out of 48 entries from across the province in BCAA's dry grad video challenge.

Craig Ruttle works at Antique Alley Movie Props on Front Street, and he has a cautionary tale for people in the city who support the installation of Smart Meters.

While there's been much ado about parking in New Westminster's downtown, Sapperton business owners say parking on East Columbia Street has become challenging enough to deter some customers.