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New Westminster school district warns of 'stranger danger' incident

New Westminster police and School District No. 40 administrators are warning parents and students after a suspicious run-in between a stranger and students this week.

New Westminster school trustee regrets reference to in-camera discussion

New Westminster school trustee Casey Cook regrets treading into in-camera territory in a public forum.

New Westminster school trustee Brent Atkinson denies "character assassination" of MaryAnn Mortensen

When Brent Atkinson got home from work Wednesday night, he was surprised to receive a blistering voice mail from Voice New Westminster school board candidate MaryAnn Mortensen.

The Poppy is a symbol of wartime remembrance

The poppy has stood as the official symbol of Canada's Remembrance Day since 1921, a visual reminder of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for war. Some may wonder why this small flower is used to represent the fallen soldier.

Peewees also off to playoffs

The Royal City Hyacks peewee football team will open Vancouver Mainland Football League playoffs against the Cloverdale Bobcats. The peewee Hyacks ended league play with a 19-8 win over the North Surrey Cardinals last weekend.

Traffic and taxes take top spots at meet

Veteran city politicians, the first-time running wannabes, the one-term politicos who are hoping for a second term: they all pitch their personalities and platforms to voters at all-candidate meetings.

Outgoing New Westminster school trustee blasts Voice New Westminster candidates, declares support for five school board candidates

When Brent Atkinson announced last month that he wasn't going to seek re-election after serving 31 years as a New Westminster trustee, it seemed like he would ride quietly off into the sunset.

Settlement 'unjust' for some, says MLA

Dawn Black says Woodlands plan isn't fair for all

A New Westminster hero will be forever remembered

Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith will forever have his place in Canadian history books, but the New Westminster-born Victoria Cross recipient now has a permanent home in the New Westminster Museum and Archives.
New Westminster's Network Hub open concept, open for business

New Westminster's Network Hub open concept, open for business

The trouble with working from home isn't just that there's just so much laundry to do, the dog could use another walk or that The Price is Right is on.