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Study places New Westminster in the middle of the pack

You may vote in the New Westminster general local and school trustee election as a resident elector if you: 1. are a Canadian citizen; 2. are, or will be, 18 years of age or more on general voting day (Saturday, Nov.

It's not what's going on in New Westminster that has compelled Françis Nantel to run for mayor, but rather, what's going on in Ottawa.

It's an emotional time for staff and volunteers at the New Westminster Animal Shelter. The City of New Westminster is taking action to contain an outbreak of calicivirus at the Queensborough shelter.

You do not need to register to vote in advance of voting day, Nov. 19. If you voted in the last provincial, federal or municipal election, it is likely that you are already registered.

A couple of local candidates are taking their election cam-paigns on the road - albeit in dramatically different vehicles. Incumbent councillor Jaimie McEvoy decided against putting signs on cars, as some candidates have done.

New Westminster police have arrested a man they say is responsible for two robberies on Friday, Nov. 11. Police responded to a report of a robbery at a small market in the 700-block of Columbia Street just before 4 p.m.

Turnout was higher at 2011 advanced polls in New Westminster but it remains to be seen if that will translate into increased turnout on election day. New Westminster voters were able to take part in advance voting on Nov.

Candidates release details on contributions to campaign

Planning for three new schools in New Westminster passed a significant milestone this week as Minister of Education George Abbott gave approval to the land exchanges at the former Saint Mary's Hospital and New Westminster Secondary School/Mercer Stad