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New West police seek witnesses after a man was shot on Agnes Street

New West police seek witnesses after a man was shot on Agnes Street

Police investigating an “isolated” shooting in downtown New Westminster that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries
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Why New West cyclists can get their bike fixed for free at this 'celebration station'

Why New West cyclists can get their bike fixed for free at this 'celebration station'

An expanded two-week initiative by HUB Cycling includes a stop at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.
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Metro Vancouver's homeless population reaches 4,821

Metro Vancouver's homeless population reaches 4,821

All 11 cities in region see increases over previous homeless count in 2020.
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Photos: Hallmark Christmas movie shoots in downtown New West

Photos: Hallmark Christmas movie shoots in downtown New West

Christmas in October: Hallmark films holiday rom-com in New West
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Photos: First responders say goodbye to Const. Rick O'Brien

Photos: First responders say goodbye to Const. Rick O'Brien

LANGLEY — Thousands of first responders from across North America gathered at the Langley Events Centre to honour Ridge-Meadows RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien.
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Update: Missing New West girl found safe, police say

Update: Missing New West girl found safe, police say

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It’s official: Paddlewheeler Pub closes after 37 years on New West waterfront

It’s official: Paddlewheeler Pub closes after 37 years on New West waterfront

Paddlewheeler Pub closes: “We have found ourselves victim to rising inflation and government taxation.”
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Watch: Fallen RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien honoured at regimental funeral

Watch: Fallen RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien honoured at regimental funeral

More than 6,000 first responders were at today's regimental service for Const. Rick O'Brien, a seven-year officer with the Ridge Meadows detachment who was murdered in Coquitlam on Sept. 22, 2023.
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Letter: Blowing the whistle when a train's already in Sapperton seems 'pointless'

Letter: Blowing the whistle when a train's already in Sapperton seems 'pointless'

One New Westminster resident says they've seen a significant increase in trains at the Cumberland, Spruce and Braid crossings.
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Spotlight on: Homelessness Action Week in New Westminster

Spotlight on: Homelessness Action Week in New Westminster

A community party, meals, opportunities to party – and learn – are all part of the jam-packed lineup of activities for Homelessness Action Week in New West
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