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Find deals - and new-to-you treasures - at Burnaby/New West Thrift Store Crawl

Find deals - and new-to-you treasures - at Burnaby/New West Thrift Store Crawl

Here’s how you can help New West and Burnaby groups – and finds some deals along the way
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Arrests made in connection to New West assault and armed robbery

Arrests made in connection to New West assault and armed robbery

One of the suspects sought in connection to a recent assault and armed robbery was in possession of a loaded handgun when arrested by police
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Paint with Indigenous artist James Groening in New West

Paint with Indigenous artist James Groening in New West

Head to New Westminster’s Moody Park tomorrow to learn the basics of Woodland art — a style of native art that is based on old legends passed down generations.
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Looking back: Some Royal City branding highlights from the archives

Looking back: Some Royal City branding highlights from the archives

New West city council’s recent decision to do away with the Royal City moniker isn’t the first time this issue been raised in the city
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Hundreds sign New West Progressives’ petition to retain ‘Royal City’ brand

Hundreds sign New West Progressives’ petition to retain ‘Royal City’ brand

“This issue has come out of left field”
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Pepper-spraying wig thief arrested in Uptown New Westminster

Pepper-spraying wig thief arrested in Uptown New Westminster

Suspect who pepper sprayed numerous people after attempting to steal wig arrested with help of witnesses
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Burnaby united for Ukraine benefit concert raises $70K

Burnaby united for Ukraine benefit concert raises $70K

"The generous donations will make a tremendous difference to many Ukrainian refugees."
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Fraser River Discovery Centre to focus on flooding

Fraser River Discovery Centre to focus on flooding

New Westminster centre to provide info and activities about flooding at Supers Saturdays on July 23
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Tŝilhqot’in National Government and City of New Westminster commemorate war hero

Tŝilhqot’in National Government and City of New Westminster commemorate war hero

July 18 ceremony in New West honoured Chief ʔAhan
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Cycle with New Westminster grandmas to help African grandmas

Cycle with New Westminster grandmas to help African grandmas

Put on your cycling shorts, and train for a 100 km-ride fundraiser organised by Royal City Gogos — a group of 55 New West-based grandmothers who are raising money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS. 
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