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New Westminster woman victim of daylight purse snatching

New Westminster Police are investigating after a woman had her purse snatched in broad daylight downtown on Thursday. Police say the woman was walking on Front Street mid-day when two men grabbed her purse and ran off. Acting Sgt.

City explores safety concerns

The City of New Westminster is looking into concerns about policing and security in and around the 22nd Street SkyTrain station.

Flooding on Sixth Street after pipe hit

City water supervisor says flood was the result of an accidental hit by contractor

Local cops will help keep order for fireworks

New Westminster Police will be out in force during Vancouver's Celebration of Light fireworks displays July 30, Aug. 3 and Aug. 6. In a press release from the New Westminster Police Service, acting Sgt.

New Westminster police arrest two in double stabbing

New Westminster Police are investigating a double stabbing in the 400-block of Columbia Street, Thursday night. According to a release from Acting Sgt.

Time to liven up streets?

City looking at ways to expand vending, entertainment

Summer fun

Things have come full circle at the New Westminster Police Soccer Camp. Those who were once students are now the teachers. Constables Lara Dewitt and Jen Deacon attended the camp as youngsters in the '80s.

New Westminster business among the greenest in Canada

Inside a beautifully restored but unassuming heritage home on Seventh Street are about 17 scientists and technicians who can now say they work for one of the greenest employers in Canada.

Are mid-rise buildings safe?

New Westminster looks at fire safety issues surrounding six-storey wood frame buildings

New Westminster Police to keep an eye on Celebration of Light

New Westminster Police will be out in force during Vancouver's Celebration of Light fireworks displays July 30, Aug. 3 and Aug 6. In a press release from New Westminster Police, acting Sgt.