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New West supports efforts to improve safety on East Columbia Street

New West supports efforts to improve safety on East Columbia Street

Short-term and longer-term safety initiatives planned on East Columbia and Brunette site where a pedestrian was killed.
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14-hour concrete pour planned for Pattullo project in New West

14-hour concrete pour planned for Pattullo project in New West

About 60 trucks expected to deliver concrete to New West for “continuous concrete pour” for Pattullo Bridge replacement project.
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Are there too many storage facilities in Queensborough?

Are there too many storage facilities in Queensborough?

New Westminster approves a new storage facility at Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre.
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Letter: I agree — New West should speed up its bus reliability plan

Letter: I agree — New West should speed up its bus reliability plan

This letter writer, who grew up in New Westminster and commuted to Vancouver as a student, believes the city needs to fast-track traffic improvements.
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95-room hotel part of heritage project in downtown New Westminster

95-room hotel part of heritage project in downtown New Westminster

216 strata units, a hotel, a coffee bar and an auditorium are proposed in 30-storey tower on Columbia Theatre site.
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Baldrey: Tension will heat up this summer ahead of 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: Tension will heat up this summer ahead of 2024 B.C. election

Columnist Keith Baldrey explains MLA candidates and their leaders will be more active than ever these next two months.
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Port Moody Olympian who was born in New Westminster is in the fight of her life. Here's how you can help

Port Moody Olympian who was born in New Westminster is in the fight of her life. Here's how you can help

Krista Guloien Temple competed for Canada's rowing team in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Top 5 finishes for two New West women in Olympic qualifying event

Top 5 finishes for two New West women in Olympic qualifying event

Grace Fetherstonhaugh placed third and Katelyn Stewart-Barnett was fifth in their bid to represent Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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New West considers future plans for Columbia Theatre and Anvil Centre

New West considers future plans for Columbia Theatre and Anvil Centre

New Westminster city council considers plans for Anvil Centre, Columbia Theatre and food security at final meeting before summer break.
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New West crime: Some crimes increase, while others show improvement

New West crime: Some crimes increase, while others show improvement

Weapons offences and robberies have decreased in New West, but some thefts and assaults have increased in 2024.
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