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This artist is behind the cute tiny monsters on New West streets

This artist is behind the cute tiny monsters on New West streets

Artist Elizabeth Cartagena has been adding some colour to the streets of New Westminster with chalk paintings of whimsical dragons and lizards this summer as part of the city's Public Space Activation Program.
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PHOTOS: Thousands head to New Westminster for Uptown Live 2022

PHOTOS: Thousands head to New Westminster for Uptown Live 2022

Uptown New West street party showcases “kickass” entertainment on four stages
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Watch a Shakespeare play at New West's Queen’s Park this weekend

Watch a Shakespeare play at New West's Queen’s Park this weekend

Shadows and Dreams Theatre Co. will stage four shows of Shakespeare’s Cymbeline at the park’s bandshell starting July 23. “It’ll be like a fairy-tale picture book,” said Kerri Norris, the theatre group’s co-founder.
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New West police: Be sure to call 911 in an emergency

New West police: Be sure to call 911 in an emergency

Several recent unreported – or late reported – crimes prompt reminder from New Westminster Police Department to call 911
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It’s official: Labour council backs Community First New West candidates

It’s official: Labour council backs Community First New West candidates

New Westminster and District Labour Council is still interviewing candidates elsewhere, but finalizes its New West endorsements
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Five for Friday: Five spots to grab a milkshake in New West

Five for Friday: Five spots to grab a milkshake in New West

On a hot muggy day, stop for a cold milkshake from these five New Westminster eateries this summer.
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New West police help boaters in sinking boat on Fraser River

New West police help boaters in sinking boat on Fraser River

Passerby called 911 after hearing people yelling for help from river near New Westminster waterfront
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New West athlete to compete at World Athletic Championships

New West athlete to compete at World Athletic Championships

Grace Fetherstonhaugh to compete in 3,000-metre steeplechase at world championships in Oregon
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New West’s 12th Street is gearing up for a day-long festival

New West’s 12th Street is gearing up for a day-long festival

The New Westminster street will be decked out with arts and craft stalls, food vendors, balloon artists and live music performances for the free event that’s expected to bring in about 5,000 attendees on July 24.
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Three suspects rob woman of transit pass and cigarettes in New West

Three suspects rob woman of transit pass and cigarettes in New West

New Westminster Police Department “very concerned” about a rise in robberies
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