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9 things to do in New West this weekend

9 things to do in New West this weekend

This weekend in New Westminster: Live entertainment and Lunar New Year celebrations are among the happenings on the Feb. 7 to 9 weekend.
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New West crime: Some crimes going up; some going down

New West crime: Some crimes going up; some going down

2024 crime statistics show weapons, mischief, and domestic violence incidents decreased in the past year in New Westminster.
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A New Westminster man believes his assault was livestreamed; 2 arrested

A New Westminster man believes his assault was livestreamed; 2 arrested

New West police arrest two suspects after alleged assault, extortion, and forcible confinement.
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Things are getting a little wild on this New West boulevard

Things are getting a little wild on this New West boulevard

New Westminster is embarking on the "rewilding" of a Fifth Street boulevard — replacing green grass with native shrubs and adding logs.
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Getting shot helped 'galvanize' New West police chief's commitment to the city

Getting shot helped 'galvanize' New West police chief's commitment to the city

Meet New Westminster Chief Const. Paul Hyland: "This community matters and this department matters."
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New West biz groups voice 'grave concerns' about U.S. tariffs

New West biz groups voice 'grave concerns' about U.S. tariffs

U.S. tariffs would "have immediate and significant impact" on New Westminster and regional businesses, groups say.
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Suspicious package prompts police action in New West

Suspicious package prompts police action in New West

Some SkyTrain services and businesses impacted by short-lived evacuations at New Westminster SkyTrain station on Tuesday night.
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New Westminster to help society find space to open a hospice

New Westminster to help society find space to open a hospice

The New West Hospice Society welcomes city's support for turning its dream of opening a hospice into a reality.
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35 deaths in New West attributed to unregulated drugs in 2024

35 deaths in New West attributed to unregulated drugs in 2024

New data from BC Coroners Service shows that 2% of all unregulated drug deaths in B.C. in 2024 were in New Westminster.
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New West police arrest suspect who fled into River Market after alleged assault

New West police arrest suspect who fled into River Market after alleged assault

A small area of River Market was evacuated after a man with a knife entered the building on Saturday night.
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