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New West police budget: “It’s not an insignificant number”

New West police budget: “It’s not an insignificant number”

A 11.55 per cent increase is the starting point for the New Westminster Police Department’s 2025 operating budget.
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Public toilet plan doesn’t pass the sniff test for some New West residents

Public toilet plan doesn’t pass the sniff test for some New West residents

The Interurban’s strata intends to seek legal counsel about New Westminster’s plan to install a permanent toilet facility in front of its Begbie Street building.
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Does New West need a comprehensive public washroom strategy?

Does New West need a comprehensive public washroom strategy?

A public toilet planned for downtown New Westminster is a pilot project that could pave the way for consideration of other facilities.
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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

Rising temperatures equal rising fuel prices for New Westminster motorists.
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Suspect arrested in connection to assault on New West waterfront

Suspect arrested in connection to assault on New West waterfront

New Westminster police have recommended assault with a weapon charges in connection to Wednesday’s “disturbing” assault on the boardwalk.
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Will Mayor Patrick Johnstone still chair the New West police board in July?

Will Mayor Patrick Johnstone still chair the New West police board in July?

B.C.’s Police Act now requires municipal councils to select their police board representative – and police boards to elect a chair and vice-chair.
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New West Olympian, broadcaster Karin Larsen named Douglas College Honorary Fellow

New West Olympian, broadcaster Karin Larsen named Douglas College Honorary Fellow

Larsen grew up in Coquitlam and graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Communications degree.
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Explosive device found in New West posed a threat to the public

Explosive device found in New West posed a threat to the public

New Westminster police are investigating an incident in the West End that was “neutralized” by the bomb squad.
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B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

Two multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects have been further delayed but the Ministry of Transportation is sticking to its previous cost estimates, for now.
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Random knife/meat cleaver attack on New West's waterfront

Random knife/meat cleaver attack on New West's waterfront

New Westminster police are seeking witnesses after a man was assaulted with an “edged weapon” on New West’s waterfront Wednesday night.
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