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New West police officers’ collective agreement among items impacting the NWPD 2024 budget

New West police officers’ collective agreement among items impacting the NWPD 2024 budget

Legal fees are costing the New Westminster Police Department more than expected in 2024.
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Vagabond Players launch their new season: 'It’s a great popcorn play'

Vagabond Players launch their new season: 'It’s a great popcorn play'

A riveting plot and a surprising ending are part of Vagabond Players’ season-opener of Mauritius at the Bernie Legge Theatre in New West.
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Should the New West police board have more input into NWPD's annual report?

Should the New West police board have more input into NWPD's annual report?

Some New Westminster police board members would like to see NWPD achievements – not crime stats – highlighted in the annual report.
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After-hours crimes (like kidnappings) impact New West police overtime costs

After-hours crimes (like kidnappings) impact New West police overtime costs

Major crime investigations and court among the contributors to overtime at the New Westminster Police Department.
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This weekend in New Westminster: What’s happening Sept. 20 to 22?

This weekend in New Westminster: What’s happening Sept. 20 to 22?

The first-ever New West Fall Classic and a screening of Highway of Tears are among this weekend's offerings around town – just one of offerings happening this weekend.
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Long-awaited school expansion in Queensborough set to begin in October

Long-awaited school expansion in Queensborough set to begin in October

Construction of a new three-storey addition with 21 classrooms to begin in New Westminster’s growing Queensborough neighbourhood.
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New West supports efforts to keep track of lobbyist activities

New West supports efforts to keep track of lobbyist activities

New Westminster will seek the province’s support to oversee lobbyist activities in cities – or give them  the authority to do it themselves.
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New West police seize firearms and thousands of pieces of fraudulent or stolen items

New West police seize firearms and thousands of pieces of fraudulent or stolen items

“Keen eye” leads to seizure of passports, stolen or fraudulent bank and ID cards, firearms, and stolen mail in New Westminster.
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Baldrey: Call them flip-flops or pivots, David Eby is following voters

Baldrey: Call them flip-flops or pivots, David Eby is following voters

Activists might decry Eby's reversals on some sensitive issues, but the premier is courting other voters, writes columnist Keith Baldrey
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Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s CEO recognized for his leadership

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s CEO recognized for his leadership

CEO of New West-based hospital foundation has been “pivotal” in transforming the organization.
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