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Man in distress sparks large police response to New Westminster Quay

Man in distress sparks large police response to New Westminster Quay

'Out of an abundance of caution, additional officers were called to the scene,' New Westminster police said about a mental health call at the Quay Tuesday morning.
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Police flood Uptown New Westminster after daylight gunpoint robbery

Police flood Uptown New Westminster after daylight gunpoint robbery

One man was taken into custody Saturday morning after New Westminster police got a report from a man who said he'd been robbed at gunpoint of his cell phone and wallet.
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Sanctuary schools policy shows success in New Westminster

Sanctuary schools policy shows success in New Westminster

Every child who lives in New Westminster can attend school here — even if their family has precarious immigration status.
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Uptown supportive housing project gets New West council support

Uptown supportive housing project gets New West council support

A Good Neighbour Agreement for the Purpose Society's facility at 422 Sixth St. proved contentious at the council table.
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Ethics commissioner, new code of conduct coming to New West city council

Ethics commissioner, new code of conduct coming to New West city council

“Abuse, bullying, intimidating or derogatory behaviour” are all a no-go.
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Letters: New West readers say Columbia Square development brings challenges

Letters: New West readers say Columbia Square development brings challenges

Traffic and schools are among the issues being highlighted.
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Photos: Nagar Kirtan procession makes its way through New Westminster streets

Photos: Nagar Kirtan procession makes its way through New Westminster streets

Check out some scenes from Sunday’s event.
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Queensborough school needs at the forefront of New West capital plans

Queensborough school needs at the forefront of New West capital plans

A bigger addition to Queen Elizabeth Elementary School and a new secondary school wing at Queensborough Middle School are part of the school district’s capital requests for 2024-25.
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Keith Baldrey: BC Conservatives show surprising strength in byelection

Keith Baldrey: BC Conservatives show surprising strength in byelection

Vancouver Island votes point to need for BC United to boost its name recognition, and for the Greens to lift their stagnant support.
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36-hour concrete pour crucial for Pattullo Bridge replacement

36-hour concrete pour crucial for Pattullo Bridge replacement

Continuous 36-hour concrete pour begins Tuesday: New West traffic could be impacted as crews work on in-river foundation for the new bridge
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