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The City of New Westminster has "blazed a trail" and borrowed from others to make progress in the past few years, says Mayor Wayne Wright. In his 2011 inaugural address, Wright said the city has come a long way over the past few years.

The Royal City's newest Safeway store is opening this week in downtown New Westminster. After many years of planning, Safeway is celebrating the official opening of its brand new New Westminster Station Safeway on Thursday, Dec. 8.

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society has some extra funds this Christmas season thanks to the staff at Royal City Jewellers and the competitive bidders in their 2011 Tie Day auction. The month-long auction closed Nov.

Teachers won't be forced to do report cards after a B.C. Labour Relations Board ruling last week dismissed an application by the B.C.

The New Westminster school district will be developing an anti-homophobia policy, said school superintendent John Woudzia.

Mayor Wayne Wright believes that a piece of New Westminster's waterfront that's up for sale would fit in with the Experience the Fraser plans.

Proceeds from raffle will go towards victim assistance

Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently enjoyed a private tour of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in New Westminster.

Cuts to the legal aid system in B.C. were the focus of four rallies held simultaneously on Wednesday afternoon. At 1 p.m.