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Goodbye Denny's. Wesgroup plans six high-rises at Coquitlam mall

Goodbye Denny's. Wesgroup plans six high-rises at Coquitlam mall

Wesgroup and Choice Properties REIT are eyeing Cariboo Centre, along North Road in Coquitlam and close to the Burnaby and New Westminster borders, for a master-planned community.
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New West seeks more details on Surrey proposal in Newton

New West seeks more details on Surrey proposal in Newton

New Westminster city council wants more information from Surrey about an industrial land proposal.
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New West city councillor takes on a new role with the UBCM

New West city councillor takes on a new role with the UBCM

Coun. Tasha Henderson elected to a UBCM executive position at the organization’s recent convention.
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New Westminster to develop a citywide public toilet strategy

New Westminster to develop a citywide public toilet strategy

New West mayor: “If there was not another unhoused person in this city as of tomorrow, we would still need public toilets in the city.”
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New West crime: Latest statistics shows a drop in many crime categories

New West crime: Latest statistics shows a drop in many crime categories

Property crime is down in 2024 while the number of overall crimes against persons in New Westminster are on par with 2023 statistics.
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Partnership will offer car share relief to Burnaby, New West newcomers

Partnership will offer car share relief to Burnaby, New West newcomers

"We are delighted to partner with Evo to provide our newcomer clients with affordable and convenient car-sharing options."
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New West to consider joining Sue Big Oil class action lawsuit

New West to consider joining Sue Big Oil class action lawsuit

A longtime environmentalist is urging New Westminster to “be courageous” and join a class action lawsuit against “the most powerful industry on the planet.”
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Coun. Jaimie McEvoy returns to New West council following heart attack

Coun. Jaimie McEvoy returns to New West council following heart attack

Veteran New Westminster city council Jaimie McEvoy has been on a medical leave since undergoing heart surgery in February.
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Baldrey: The 2024 B.C. election is underway. Get your scorecards ready

Baldrey: The 2024 B.C. election is underway. Get your scorecards ready

Columnist Keith Baldrey examines the regions and seats B.C. voters should keep an eye on in the 2024 provincial election.
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Haunted History BC featured at Ghostly Tales from Beyond in New West

Haunted History BC featured at Ghostly Tales from Beyond in New West

“Spooky sisters” coming to New Westminster to share historical facts and ghostly stories
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