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New West firefighters' Pumpkin Drop aims to to be a smashing good time

New West firefighters' Pumpkin Drop aims to to be a smashing good time

Wondering what to do with your pumpkin after Halloween? New Westminster Firefighters' Charitable Society ready to let it drop from ladder truck.
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New West police and fire among agencies responding to kayaker in the Fraser River

New West police and fire among agencies responding to kayaker in the Fraser River

New Westminster and Richmond emergency responders responded by land and water after getting calls about woman in Fraser River on Monday night.
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Next phase of Columbia Square process includes more opportunity for input

Next phase of Columbia Square process includes more opportunity for input

Redevelopment of Columbia Square in New West: “Final approval of the project is dependent on the creation of a master plan.”
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BBB: Tricks to keep this Halloween an affordable fright

BBB: Tricks to keep this Halloween an affordable fright

Buy in bulk, rent a costume and use household items are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests for a more affordable Halloween.
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Columbia Square redevelopment conversation includes need for new school

Columbia Square redevelopment conversation includes need for new school

Developer “very open” to providing space for a new urban school in downtown New West development.
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Update: Woman rescued from Fraser River at the border of Richmond, New West

Update: Woman rescued from Fraser River at the border of Richmond, New West

The patient was kayaking when she was knocked over by a passing boat
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New West police warn of pickpockets targeting coat racks in businesses

New West police warn of pickpockets targeting coat racks in businesses

Pickpockets entering service-based businesses in New West and steal items from pockets in jackets on coat racks.
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New West council supports development of Columbia Square plan – but it’s not a done deal

New West council supports development of Columbia Square plan – but it’s not a done deal

A project that could provide 3,800 residential units in eight new highrises in downtown New Westminster to proceed to master-planning process.
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New West police issue warning after suspicious interaction between stranger and two girls

New West police issue warning after suspicious interaction between stranger and two girls

New Westminster police are seeking CCTV or dash-cam footage after two 12-year-old girls were approached by a man driving a cargo van.
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Letter: New West has character. 'It just needs time to prosper'

Letter: New West has character. 'It just needs time to prosper'

This letter writer, a New Westminster resident of more than 10 years, believes the city has potential to be better.
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