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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.

New Westminster Teachers' Union president Grant Osborne says the "factfinder" appointed by the provincial government to look into teacher negotiations is not a neutral mediator. For the story, go to www. royalcityrecord.com.

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.

Moonrakers Pub is hoping to make some local music dreams come true by raising funds to help send promising New Westminster students to a prestigious national music festival. The local pub is holding a fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m.

The New Westminster Police Service is warning residents of an increase in the number of residential break-and-enters in various areas throughout the city in the past week.

While teachers and the government slug it out over a pay increase, members of the union representing support workers in schools are voting this week to accept the B.C. Liberals' net-zero mandate, which means no raises for public sector employees.

Handicapped parking spots at plaza called 'Ridiculous'

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Royal City residents have a few more days to comment on the city's 2012 financial plan, which is proposing a 2.25 per cent tax hike. The 2.

New Westminster NDP MLA Dawn Black says Premier Christy Clark missed the chance to create a "family first" budget. For the budget story, go to www.royalcityrecord.com.