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A Queensborough site may revert to its former industrial zoning

A Queensborough site may revert to its former industrial zoning

A commercial development for a New West site wasn’t viable – opening the door for a potential addition to the city’s industrial land base.
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New West council divided on motion for review of parks and business fees

New West council divided on motion for review of parks and business fees

Does New Westminster have enough information on how its business and parks and rec fees compare to other cities in Metro Vancouver?
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Cell phone restrictions take effect in New West schools in September

Cell phone restrictions take effect in New West schools in September

When students return to class in September, new restrictions on cell phones and other digital devices will be in effect — including a bell-to-bell ban in elementary schools.
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Will New West be able to meet the province’s housing targets?

Will New West be able to meet the province’s housing targets?

Market conditions and time needed to construct housing could thwart New Westminster’s efforts to meet province’s housing targets.
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New West to ponder micro-retailing opportunities in commercial areas

New West to ponder micro-retailing opportunities in commercial areas

Could shipping containers provide a place for local artists, artisans, crafters and vendors to do business in New Westminster?
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New West man facing multiple charges after reckless driving, assaulting officer, say North Vancouver RCMP

New West man facing multiple charges after reckless driving, assaulting officer, say North Vancouver RCMP

The driver allegedly tried to disarm an officer during an arrest, after failing to stop at a traffic stop and later crashing into a sidewalk in North Van, police say
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Baldrey: $5B deficit? No surprise for B.C. government's current spending

Baldrey: $5B deficit? No surprise for B.C. government's current spending

Expect the NDP to include these "eye-popping numbers" for its messaging in the upcoming 2024 election, columnist Keith Baldrey says.
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Update: Cause of circuit failure to nearly 44K Coquitlam, Burnaby, New West homes being investigated

Update: Cause of circuit failure to nearly 44K Coquitlam, Burnaby, New West homes being investigated

Clusters of blackouts across the three communities were reported today, Aug. 26, by BC Hydro.
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What’s happening next week in New Westminster?

What’s happening next week in New Westminster?

The Week Ahead in New West: City council, family fun, and arts events among the happenings around town from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1.
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Sunday Night Read: 'Of bombs and bees'

Sunday Night Read: 'Of bombs and bees'

This short story series submission is from Judith Bogod of New Westminster.
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