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Book of condolence will be available for signatures until Friday, Sept. 2

The Record's readers have been spotting plenty of coyotes in recent weeks as this year's young venture out to find their own territory. "We've been getting lots of phone calls - mainly from the Queen's Park area. That's pretty typical.

If you're missing a four-foot long orange and white corn snake in New Westminster, the authorities would like a word with you.

How safe is your home in New Westminster when it comes to breaking and entering? Statistically, pretty safe, but there's always room for improvement - especially in the summer when people tend to overlook some basic safety techniques to prevent theft

- TO AUG. 31 A Taste for Reading, summer reading program for adults. Enter to win prizes, including a Kobo eReader, by telling the New Westminster Public Library what your favourite books are.

The referendum results are in, and British Columbians have voted to axe the harmonized sales tax. Elections B.C. announced the results this morning, Friday, Aug. 26, and 54.73 per cent voted to get rid of the tax, and 45.27 per cent voted to keep it.

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Sawmill worker was killed in workplace accident in 2004

Mike McKee was busy serving customers at Moonrakers Pub on Friday afternoon, but he still took the time to weigh in with his thoughts on the death of the HST. "I'm disappointed," said the general manager of the popular Uptown New Westminster pub.

The Record is continuing with its popular Top Five Things to Do in the Royal City This Weekend feature. Here are The Record's staff's picks for this weekend. 1Get dog crazy at the 12th annual Doggy Fun Day on Sunday, Aug. 28 between noon and 3 p.m.