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New West increases threshold for staff-approved sole source contracts

New West increases threshold for staff-approved sole source contracts

New Westminster modifies the amounts that city staff can approve without getting council’s approval.
40,000 people expected to attend 2024 New West Pride street festival

40,000 people expected to attend 2024 New West Pride street festival

A street festival, brunches, dancing, karaoke – and much more – are part of Pride Week 2024 events in New Westminster.
$245K Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby

$245K Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby

The six-figure prize is from the July 19 draw.
Baldrey: How the latest U.S. 'political earthquake' could impact B.C.

Baldrey: How the latest U.S. 'political earthquake' could impact B.C.

The U.S. political culture "seems to be falling apart," says columnist Keith Baldrey, believing B.C. will feel its disruption.
New West athletes shine at 2024 BC Summer Games

New West athletes shine at 2024 BC Summer Games

The 33rd version of the biannual games was held in Maple Ridge from July 17 to 21.
Tenants escape late-night fire in downtown New West highrise

Tenants escape late-night fire in downtown New West highrise

Late-night fire displaces tenants of a downtown New Westminster apartment.
New West’s 11 new fire recruits: “There's a lot to the modern-day firefighter.”

New West’s 11 new fire recruits: “There's a lot to the modern-day firefighter.”

11 new firefighters helping New Westminster meet demands of a growing city – and shrinking the fire department’s overtime tab.
Sunday Night Read: 'A girl's perspective of elementary graduation'

Sunday Night Read: 'A girl's perspective of elementary graduation'

This short story series submission is from Gabrielle Tham of Burnaby.
Letter: I'll take New West's Uptown traffic noises over downtown construction

Letter: I'll take New West's Uptown traffic noises over downtown construction

I'd rather be unable to hear my TV than have my walls shake, this letter writer proclaims.
Minter: Use water wisely for your gardens this summer

Minter: Use water wisely for your gardens this summer

With local water restrictions, master gardener Brian Minter shares tips to keep your gardens and yards hydrated and healthy no matter the heat.