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This weekend in New West: Top picks for June 21 to 23

This weekend in New West: Top picks for June 21 to 23

National Indigenous People’s Day, the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo and assorted community events are among the fun offerings in New Westminster this weekend.
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New West barista gets silver at Starbucks North America Barista Championship

New West barista gets silver at Starbucks North America Barista Championship

More than 17,000 baristas from across the continent competed in Starbucks’ first-ever North America Barista Championships – and a Queensborough Landing barista took second place.
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Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Writers from the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster are wanted to submit short stories for publication.
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Some New West patios may soon be able to open an hour longer

Some New West patios may soon be able to open an hour longer

Patio plan: New Westminster aims to support businesses and activate commercial areas
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Letter: This B.C. Supreme Court sentencing 'made me ill'

Letter: This B.C. Supreme Court sentencing 'made me ill'

This letter writer believe three years is not enough for a 23-year-old man recently convicted of sexual assault.
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RCMP bomb squad and New West police remove a suspected explosive device

RCMP bomb squad and New West police remove a suspected explosive device

Homes evacuated and roads closed while police removed a suspected explosive device in New Westminster's West End neighbourhood.
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New West Progressives sound alarm about former mayor’s separation allowance

New West Progressives sound alarm about former mayor’s separation allowance

Should New Westminster council members accept a severance allowance from the city if they get another job?
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New West police board appoints acting chief constable

New West police board appoints acting chief constable

Mayor Patrick Johnstone: Retiring New Westminster Chief Const. Dave Jansen “personified” the community policing culture.
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Missing a roof-top tent? New West police may have it

Missing a roof-top tent? New West police may have it

New Westminster police are hoping to reunite a roof-top tent with its rightful owner.
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Freestanding toilet planned for Begbie Street in downtown New West

Freestanding toilet planned for Begbie Street in downtown New West

Is the future $650,000 freestanding toilet in downtown New Westminster suffering from an identity crisis?
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