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Douglas College in New Westminster opens aboriginal gathering place

The New Westminster campus of Douglas College now has another community amenity. On Jan. 19, the college hosted a two-part opening ceremony, complete with speeches from Lt.-Gov.

New Westminster police get new spokesperson

When a scrum of reporters forms up around a police spokesperson in New Westminster to unload a barrage of questions, it will be Sgt. Diana McDaniel standing in the middle of it.

City losing longtime staffer

A woman who has risen to the top ranks of city hall is retiring after more than 25 years of service.

What's up in the city this weekend?

We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend.

City shelter keeping busy

With winter weather upon us, volunteers at the Salvation Army's emergency weather shelter have been working to offer the city's needy some shelter from the storm. "We've been open since last Wednesday. It's been quite cold," said Capt.

Union prez says media missing the whole story

Teachers upset at way colleague has been treated

Teachers table pay increase demands - govt. not biting

There has finally been some movement in the standoff between B.C.'s teachers and the provincial government. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the B.C. Teachers' Federation named its price for a pay increase as part of a reduced package of proposals.

City works to create 'brand'

Marketing image of new civic centre will likely incorporate modern and traditional elements

Change to change will cost city money

New loonies and toonies mean city parking meters will have to be upgraded

A golden day

A cabin cruiser cuts through the water on the Fraser River off of the New Westminster waterfront.