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Is a 4.5% property tax increase possible in New West in 2025?

Is a 4.5% property tax increase possible in New West in 2025?

New Westminster’s 2025 budget will include details about a 4.5 per cent tax increase – with the mayor warning that could result in “significant” service cuts.
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Celebrate responsibly: Halloween safety for wildlife

Celebrate responsibly: Halloween safety for wildlife

Find out if your spooky yard is safe for animals.
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52% of eligible voters cast ballots across New West's three ridings

52% of eligible voters cast ballots across New West's three ridings

Elections BC said its projected numbers showed 57.43 per cent of British Columbians cast a ballot.
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Temporary 24/7 winter shelter proposed in Downtown New West

Temporary 24/7 winter shelter proposed in Downtown New West

24/7 winter shelter proposed from Nov. 1 to April 30: “We need to not have people freezing to death on the streets of New Westminster.”
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Columbia Square plan leads to 'weird' and 'unorthodox' New West council meeting

Columbia Square plan leads to 'weird' and 'unorthodox' New West council meeting

New Westminster council debated the future development of Columbia Square Plaza on Monday night — and fielded a new proposal mid-meeting.
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New West working to address deficiencies at its new community centre

New West working to address deficiencies at its new community centre

Once New Westminster works its way through warranty work at the new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre it will start planning for the café space.
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Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

The only way the province can ensure affordable housing is through federal social housing, this letter writer states.
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Will You Be My Neighbour aims to spark relationship-building in New West

Will You Be My Neighbour aims to spark relationship-building in New West

Initiative underway in downtown New Westminster could help in efforts to advocate for a national belonging strategy.
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Column: The singular calling of family physician

Column: The singular calling of family physician

Treating the whole person, not the disease, should be the basis for family doctors, says Davidicus Wong, M.D.
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Minter: Fall lawn care, and how to maintain a greener carpet

Minter: Fall lawn care, and how to maintain a greener carpet

Extra attention now to your green space, no matter how big, will pay off in the new year, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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