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Cough bug headed off in Hope

But parents reminded to keep vaccines up to date
Old public market replicated on pier

Old public market replicated on pier

New Hyack Festival Association boss brings big plans and energy

Douglas Smith is serious about fun. And the recently-hired executive director of the Hyack Festival Association has some big plans that could dramatically change the way the Royal City's many celebrations and festivals look in the years ahead.
Tree chipping event a big success

Tree chipping event a big success

Mugging spurs park march

'I kept screaming and screaming,' says Lisa McIntosh as she recalls the attack in Queen's Park

Animal shelter open for business again

It's business as usual at the New Westminster Animal Shelter after 26 cats contracted an infectious feline viral disease in November.

Douglas College in New Westminster to open aboriginal gathering place Jan. 19

The New Westminster campus of Douglas College will soon have another community amenity. The aboriginal gathering place is a purpose-built extension to the fourth floor of the south building with a view of the Fraser River.

B.C. Lions Society and Starlight Casino to unveil terracotta warrior sculpture in New Westminster

With the Chinese New Year only two weeks away, the British Columbia Lions Society for children with disabilities and the Starlight Casino will soon be unveiling a terracotta warrior sculpture at the casino located at 350 Gifford St.

Agreement brings 24/7 coverage at RCH

New Westminster's Royal Columbian Hospital is among the facilities to benefit from a recent agreement on anasthetic services. RCH, along with surrey Memorial and Victoria General hospitals, will join B.C.

Surrey arson linked to New Westminster's JIBC investigation

An attempted arson at a Surrey home on the weekend has been linked to an ongoing Justice Institute/ICBC investigation in which people loosely affiliated with the school are being targeted in arsons and drive-by shootings. Sgt.