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Survey says? New West 2025 budget survey is now available

Survey says? New West 2025 budget survey is now available

New Westminster is hoping to hear from thousands of residents about its 2025 budget.
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Letter: The annoying sound of 24/7 train whistles in Sapperton

Letter: The annoying sound of 24/7 train whistles in Sapperton

Train whistles will be "music to your ears," if you really like that sound late at night, this New West resident explains.
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Fireworks, Fridays on Front and other fun happenings in New West

Fireworks, Fridays on Front and other fun happenings in New West

What’s happening in New West? Top picks for the Aug. 23 to 25 weekend in New Westminster.
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PechaKucha New West heading to Sapperton in September

PechaKucha New West heading to Sapperton in September

Ten speakers to share their passions in thought-provoking, entertaining and touching presentations in New Westminster.
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Change is in the air at this New West-based theatre company

Change is in the air at this New West-based theatre company

A transition plan in place as Valerie Easton retires as Royal City Musical Theatre’s artistic director and Chris Adams steps in as interim AD.
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New West lacrosse players recognized by BC Junior A Lacrosse League

New West lacrosse players recognized by BC Junior A Lacrosse League

Lukas Nielsen and Wren Glanville named to BCJALL all-star teams; Neilsen selected as the league’s 2024 MVP.
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Real estate firm gives New West a C+ on transit-oriented housing

Real estate firm gives New West a C+ on transit-oriented housing

Commercial real estate firm issues a report card on transit-oriented development areas in Metro Vancouver – including New Westminster.
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New West helps inspire B.C. girls to become firefighters

New West helps inspire B.C. girls to become firefighters

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services among the hosts of this year’s Camp Ignite camp for teens.
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Baldrey: Which party will be ready when the 2024 B.C. election campaign begins?

Baldrey: Which party will be ready when the 2024 B.C. election campaign begins?

Fielding a candidate is required to win a riding, columnist Keith Baldrey says, but parties have another big motivation to run as many people as possible.
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How Douglas College and SFU hope to mitigate B.C.'s diverse learning educator shortage

How Douglas College and SFU hope to mitigate B.C.'s diverse learning educator shortage

Collaboration between the Burnaby and New West-Coquitlam schools is crucial to support students with disabilities, says SFU spokesperson Dr. Robert Williamson.
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