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New West approves bus speed and reliability plan – but some say it's moving too fast

New West approves bus speed and reliability plan – but some say it's moving too fast

Options for speeding up buses in New West includes bus bulges, a pedestrian scramble, and designated bus lane.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

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7 fun festivals to attend in New West this summer and fall

7 fun festivals to attend in New West this summer and fall

Ready to celebrate? Pride, beer, live music and recovery featured at festivals in New Westminster.
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Witness alerts New Westminster police to suspected mail theft at 3 a.m.

Witness alerts New Westminster police to suspected mail theft at 3 a.m.

New West police arrest a suspected mail thief after a witness spots a man running away with an armful of packages.
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New Westminster's heat response: “People’s lives are at stake”

New Westminster's heat response: “People’s lives are at stake”

A vulnerable building assessment and a pilot project, provincial advocacy, and a potential cooling bylaw in rental units are part of New West’s response to extreme heat
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This weekend in New West: What’s happening July 12 to 14

This weekend in New West: What’s happening July 12 to 14

The return of Fridays on Friday, a totem pole blessing, and loads of great outdoor activities are all happening in New Westminster this weekend.
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Nine employees in the $200,000 club in New West in 2023

Nine employees in the $200,000 club in New West in 2023

Price tag for City of New Westminster staff tops $66 million in 2023.
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New West council votes 3-2 in support of affordable housing project

New West council votes 3-2 in support of affordable housing project

Aunt Leah’s Properties plans to build 90 units of affordable housing for young moms and youth transitioning out of foster care in the West End neighbourhood.
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New West maps out plan for engagement on its 2025 budget

New West maps out plan for engagement on its 2025 budget

More than 10,000 New West residents and businesses to be invited to do a 2025 budget survey.
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Two New West councillors want to have a say on city news releases

Two New West councillors want to have a say on city news releases

New Westminster councillor: “I'm not a tourist here. I'm not just here to entertain folks.”
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