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12+ things to do in New West on the Family Day long weekend

12+ things to do in New West on the Family Day long weekend

There's lots going on in New West this Family Day long weekend — a tin soldier celebration, great live entertainment, local markets, and Family Day and Valentine’s Day fun galore.
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New West police appeal for information about a sexual assault

New West police appeal for information about a sexual assault

A woman told New Westminster police she was sexually assaulted by an unknown assailant in a car on Sixth Street.
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Letter: Mayor calls for cameras at two New West intersections following McBride fatal

Letter: Mayor calls for cameras at two New West intersections following McBride fatal

Patrick Johnstone: "Three serious pedestrian incidents in a six-month period should be a wake-up call to everyone."
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Letter: New West small businesses are suffering during the Pattullo Bridge replacement project

Letter: New West small businesses are suffering during the Pattullo Bridge replacement project

New West restaurant owner calls out the premier and province for their "empty words."
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Tin soldier's time capsule being opened in New West on Valentine's Day

Tin soldier's time capsule being opened in New West on Valentine's Day

It's almost time to find out what secrets the World's Largest Tin Soldier in New Westminster has been keeping for 25 years.
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Pedestrian killed after being struck by drilling truck on McBride Boulevard

Pedestrian killed after being struck by drilling truck on McBride Boulevard

New Westminster police are investigating another pedestrian fatality on McBride Boulevard, the second in the past two months.
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Would an indoor inhalation centre reduce drug use on New West streets?

Would an indoor inhalation centre reduce drug use on New West streets?

“If no one wants people to use drugs on the streets, we need to establish spaces inside where they can use, be monitored and stay alive.”
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Safe inhalation site sparks fierce debate at New West council

Safe inhalation site sparks fierce debate at New West council

Advocating for a safe inhalation site is one of the city’s priorities as part of its crises response pilot project.
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Don't invite these guys for Valentine's Day dinner. They're British Columbia's most-wanted fugitives

Don't invite these guys for Valentine's Day dinner. They're British Columbia's most-wanted fugitives

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers releases its six most-wanted fugitives and least-wanted guests for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner.
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New Westminster restricts non-essential staff travel to United States

New Westminster restricts non-essential staff travel to United States

New West focuses on Canadian-made goods and services: "You can't deal with unreliable partners."
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