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From training in a New West gym to winning a world medal for Canada: Interview with gymnast Sydney Turner

From training in a New West gym to winning a world medal for Canada: Interview with gymnast Sydney Turner

For Sydney Turner, who was part of the Canadian team that made history at the World Gymnastics Championships 2022, it all started in a parent-and-tot gym class in New West.
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War and oppression in the spotlight in New Westminster play

War and oppression in the spotlight in New Westminster play

You can catch the Douglas College production of Mad Forest from Nov.10 to 14.
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This New West resident has been recognized for her crime prevention and community safety efforts

This New West resident has been recognized for her crime prevention and community safety efforts

Shawn Bayes of the EFry Society receives one of five Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards
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Photos: New Westminster students mark No Stone Left Alone

Photos: New Westminster students mark No Stone Left Alone

About 400 students from four elementary schools turned out at Fraser Cemetery in the rain for a poppy-laying ceremony Friday morning.
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For this Indigenous dance company, every show is family time

For this Indigenous dance company, every show is family time

Generations of the Indigenous Damelahamid family work together to preserve their artform, one dance at a time – and they’re coming to New West this month.
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Man shows up at B.C. hospital with gunshot wounds, but no crime scene

Man shows up at B.C. hospital with gunshot wounds, but no crime scene

Police are trying to find the shooting scene.
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Yes, you'll earn an extra hour of sleep Sunday as daylight savings ends in B.C.

Yes, you'll earn an extra hour of sleep Sunday as daylight savings ends in B.C.

It's time to 'fall back' on the clocks, but by this time next year, they could be set to a new permanent standard time.
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How large is New Westminster's Indigenous population?

How large is New Westminster's Indigenous population?

Here's what the latest census data reveals about Indigenous identity and languages in New West.
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New West police investigating tampered Halloween candy incidents

New West police investigating tampered Halloween candy incidents

New West mom warns other parents - and files a police report - after her daughter finds foreign object in her Halloween candy
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Survey says: Housing is top issue in New West and Burnaby

Survey says: Housing is top issue in New West and Burnaby

The Angus Reid Institute surveyed Metro Vancouver residents about various issues after the recent civic elections – including the region’s top issues and amalgamation of cities
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