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New West-born, Port Coquitlam-trained gymnast an alternate for Canadian Olympic team

New West-born, Port Coquitlam-trained gymnast an alternate for Canadian Olympic team

Sydney Turner is going to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, playing the role of an encouraging teammate in hopes her team can bring home gold.
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Baptist church in Coquitlam merges with Burnaby ministry

Baptist church in Coquitlam merges with Burnaby ministry

A long-standing church on a key piece of Coquitlam land is now under the Willingdon Church in Burnaby.
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B.C. rescue group sees alarming surge in wildlife severely injured by discarded fishing gear

B.C. rescue group sees alarming surge in wildlife severely injured by discarded fishing gear

The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is asking the public to be aware of litter this outdoor season.
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Photos: New Westminster celebrates Canada Day

Photos: New Westminster celebrates Canada Day

Canada Day by the River returned to the Westminster Pier Park Festival Lawn.
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Baldrey: BC Green Party has 'steep uphill battle' ahead of 2024 election

Baldrey: BC Green Party has 'steep uphill battle' ahead of 2024 election

Political columnist Keith Baldrey analyzes the Greens' current predicament, which includes its leader choosing to run in an NDP stronghold this fall.
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What's happening? July events in New Westminster

What's happening? July events in New Westminster

Why leave town when there's so much to do in New West in July? Fridays on Front and street festivals are among this month's offerings.
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Sunday Night Read: 'The Last Ride'

Sunday Night Read: 'The Last Ride'

This short story series submission is from Vienna Kerfoot of Port Moody.
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Minter: Give your garden a boost. Here's how

Minter: Give your garden a boost. Here's how

Extra care and "sequential planting" and go a long way to make a garden more enjoyable, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Letter: Fossil fuels act 'as ridiculous as you can get'

Letter: Fossil fuels act 'as ridiculous as you can get'

This New Westminster resident calls a new federal ban on fossil fuel industry promotion "unnecessary."
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BBB: Fake events, phony tickets take festival goers by surprise

BBB: Fake events, phony tickets take festival goers by surprise

Summer season is festival season. What you need to know before clicking "buy tickets."
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