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Truth and Reconciliation Day: 'It's interesting who gets erased from history' Métis poet in New West shares story

Truth and Reconciliation Day: 'It's interesting who gets erased from history' Métis poet in New West shares story

Jónína Kirton, Red River Métis/Icelandic poet, author, and facilitator, speaks about intergenerational trauma and her Métis identity ahead of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
Letter: 'Outrageous' fee increases hurt New Westminster seniors

Letter: 'Outrageous' fee increases hurt New Westminster seniors

When will low-income seniors get a raise to keep up with the cost of living?
New New Westminster elementary school planned for Simcoe Park

New New Westminster elementary school planned for Simcoe Park

If all goes well, SD40 hopes for a funding announcement sometime next year.
Metro Vancouver gas prices set to top North American record

Metro Vancouver gas prices set to top North American record

West Coast supply problems are leading to record gas prices in Vancouver, says one expert.
This new local bookstore is debuting its collection at New West’s Old Crow Cafe

This new local bookstore is debuting its collection at New West’s Old Crow Cafe

Soon, you will be able to pore over a selection of books from Wildfires pop-up Bookshop even as you wait for your cappuccino and croissant at Old Crow.
B.C. researchers just invented a plastic replacement that could help prevent wildfires

B.C. researchers just invented a plastic replacement that could help prevent wildfires

UBC researchers pulled cellulose from wood fuels left in B.C.'s forests. They then repurposed it into a biodegradable film that mimics plastic, helping solve two problems at once.
Keep those nickels and dimes – they’ll be no good in parking meters in 2023

Keep those nickels and dimes – they’ll be no good in parking meters in 2023

New Westminster council approves increases to assorted fees as part of the city's 2023 budget
70 family-friendly places you can watch salmon migrate in B.C.

70 family-friendly places you can watch salmon migrate in B.C.

2022 is forecast to be a dominant year for Fraser River sockeye salmon. As the red fish run up British Columbia's rivers and streams, here are dozens of places you can observe them.
Here's what's coming up at New Westminster school board

Here's what's coming up at New Westminster school board

Tonight marks the final full board meeting before voters head to the polls — tune in via Zoom at 7 p.m.
New West mayor to use his leftover 2018 campaign cash for good

New West mayor to use his leftover 2018 campaign cash for good

Jonathan Cote gets council’s support for channeling his unused 2018 campaign funding to a scholarship or charitable program – rather than city coffers