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Pricey Titanic wreck tours hope to bring new life to a century-old story

Holly McKenzie-Sutter / The Canadian Press

March 24, 2019

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Adventure tourists with money in the bank have a new bucket list travel item: a spot on a submarine diving 3,800 metres down to the rusting remains of one ...

Ukraine's top cop walks thin blue line between Russian meddling, free election

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Trudeau calls May 6 byelection for B.C. riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith

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Global ocean group to study possible toxic splashdowns of space debris

March 24, 2019

Researchers try to shed light on secret Canadian Cold War archive

March 24, 2019

Judges on Twitter? Ethical guidance for those on the bench under review

March 24, 2019

Online real estate auctions try to shake up sales with novel approach

March 24, 2019

Ontario ticket claims Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

March 24, 2019

A week on, vigil held for Christchurch victims in Prince Edward Island

March 23, 2019

Criticism over failure to mention Muslims 'completely baseless,' says Scheer

March 23, 2019

Ford says social media allows politicians to circumvent mainstream journalists

March 23, 2019

26-year-old man charged with attempted murder in Montreal priest stabbing

March 23, 2019

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges gets creditor protection in $15B Quebec lawsuit

March 23, 2019

New report details impact of proposed NS spaceport in event of explosion or fire

March 23, 2019

B.C. hospital's use as shelter 'clarion call' about housing crisis, says mayor

March 23, 2019

No winning ticket for Friday night's $35.7 million Lotto Max jackpot

March 23, 2019

Monster Energy drink recalled due to possible glass fragments

March 22, 2019

Republican Karl Rove says conservatives need more than simplistic slogans

March 22, 2019

Montreal concert by former Haitian president Martelly cancelled: promoter

March 22, 2019

Quebec man convicted in Mafia-linked conspiracy deported to Italy

March 22, 2019

Questions about who qualifies surround journalism supports in federal budget

March 22, 2019

UN formally asks Canada to extend Mali mission to prevent medevac gap

March 22, 2019

Factors judge considered in sentencing of truck driver in Humboldt Broncos crash

March 22, 2019

Finance minister tells Halifax business audience not to link budget to election

March 22, 2019

A list of those killed and injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash

March 22, 2019

Steering problem forces authorities to pull more than 600 Quebec buses off the road

March 22, 2019

Father of seven children who were killed in Halifax house fire remains in coma

March 22, 2019

Montreal priest stabbed while celebrating morning mass, suffers minor injuries

March 22, 2019

Hungry wolves may get new home at Isle Royale National Park

March 22, 2019

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Statistics Canada reports pace of inflation ticked higher in February

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March 22, 2019

Trucker who caused Broncos crash likely to be deported after sentence: lawyer

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Janes brand chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella contamination

March 21, 2019

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March 21, 2019

Kenney promises vote on equalization in 2021 if no pipeline progress

March 21, 2019

Highlights of Quebec's 2019-20 budget

March 21, 2019

Senator tables bill with former UN envoy to spend seized assets of dictators

March 21, 2019

Trudeau says Canada still welcomes immigration despite plan to beef up border

March 21, 2019

Montreal lawyer challenges order to euthanize pit bull involved in attack

March 21, 2019

Sir John A. Macdonald statue vandalized again in downtown Montreal

March 21, 2019

Cambridge University rescinds offer of fellowship for Jordan Peterson

March 21, 2019

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March 21, 2019

Liberals pledge $253 million to undo Tory-era changes to benefits tribunal

March 21, 2019

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March 21, 2019

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March 21, 2019

'It has to send a message:' Broncos families await sentencing for truck driver

March 21, 2019

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As MPs pull all-nighter, Philpott breathes fresh life into SNC-Lavalin scandal

March 21, 2019

Davie, rivals square off over future of multibillion-dollar shipbuilding plan

March 20, 2019

Quebec government to spend $500 million to compensate taxi drivers, reform industry

March 20, 2019

Winnipeg labour leader quits; cites sexist comments, treatment by men

March 20, 2019

Police make arrest after 'erratic driver' hits cars near University of Ottawa

March 20, 2019

Conservatives plan filibuster after Liberals shut down Wilson-Raybould motion

March 20, 2019

Students raise concerns about mental health resources at UofT after suicide

March 20, 2019

Border agency watchdog will 'fill gap' for disgruntled travellers, Goodale says

March 20, 2019

Quebec Court of Appeal upholds Richard Henry Bain's sentence in election shooting

March 20, 2019

Three Calgary officers get jail time for corruption crimes in harassment case

March 20, 2019

Celina Caesar-Chavannes quits Liberal caucus, sits as independent MP

March 20, 2019

Trial of alleged Fredericton shooter set for 8 weeks this autumn

March 20, 2019

Canada says B.C. trying to impede Trans Mountain with pipeline legislation

March 20, 2019

SNC-Lavalin CEO says he never cited job losses in push for remediation agreement

March 20, 2019

Speaker relegates Parti Quebecois to 4th-place status in Quebec legislature

March 20, 2019

Budget answers long-standing calls for federal strategy on dementia

March 20, 2019

Montreal to remove crucifix from council chamber and place it in museum

March 20, 2019

Prime minister defends Liberal budget measures as sales effort gets underway

March 20, 2019

Extra project cash for cities needed to end-run laggard provinces, Morneau says

March 20, 2019

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March 20, 2019

Politicians hitting the road for votes in Alberta election campaign

March 20, 2019

'Grieve every day:' Full parole for Calgary woman convicted in son's strep death

March 20, 2019

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March 19, 2019

Crash-prone Quebec ferry removed from service as inspection raises serious doubt

March 19, 2019

Sen. Beyak broke Senate's code of conduct by posting racist letters

March 19, 2019

Girl subject of Amber Alert north of Toronto found safe

March 19, 2019

Canadian identified as alleged informant in U.S. college admissions scandal

March 19, 2019

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March 19, 2019

Finance Minister Bill Morneau's budget speech

March 19, 2019

New $1B border strategy will get tough on irregular asylum seekers

March 19, 2019

Liberals add $4.5B for Indigenous services as reconciliation effort continues

March 19, 2019

Liberals promise billions for dairy, chicken farmers affected by trade deals

March 19, 2019

Liberals promise tax credit, EI benefit to help workers

March 19, 2019

Liberals to create national drug agency as building block of pharmacare plan

March 19, 2019

Liberals offer 'modest' help for first-time homebuyers

March 19, 2019

Deficits in big-spending pre-election budget tee up ballot-box choice

March 19, 2019

Highlights from the 2019 federal budget tabled Tuesday

March 19, 2019

Tunisian billionaire who fled Canada ahead of 2016 deportation arrested in France

March 19, 2019

October dates set for preliminary hearing in shipbuilding secrets case

March 19, 2019

Saskatchewan city to take another look at rejected group home proposal

March 19, 2019

Highlights of the New Brunswick budget

March 19, 2019

'Dirty John'-style romance scams cost Canadians millions, police say

March 19, 2019

A look at Alberta's elections since the province was created in 1905

March 19, 2019

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March 19, 2019

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March 19, 2019

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley wants chance to 'finish that job'

March 19, 2019

'I want to be your premier again:' Alberta's Rachel Notley calls spring election

March 19, 2019

Man hurt during arrest for alleged slurs at B.C. vigil for New Zealand victims

March 19, 2019

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Go ahead and laugh, all you polar vortex people: New West calls this snow, and we ...

New West Record

February 4, 2019

Young New Westminster residents made the most of the winter's first real snowfall on Sunday, taking to the parks and trails to do their best to play in the white stuff. Cold temperatures are expect to continue for the rest of the week, with below-freezing numbers overnight, but no new snow is forecast at this point. Enjoy it while you can!

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PHOTOS: Christmas trees face the chipper at New West firefighters' charity event

New West Record

January 7, 2019

Trees met their fate Saturday and Sunday at the New Westminster Firefighters Charitable Society's annual charity tree chipping event. Chipping was by donation with all the money going to help the society continue its support of various programs in the community. The event also included fire safety demonstrations.

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Helicopter Santa brings cheer to staff, sick kids at New Westminster hospital

Cornelia Naylor / New West Record

December 19, 2018

Santa’s annual whirlwind helicopter tour of five B.C. hospitals in a single day touched down in New Westminster Tuesday afternoon. After visiting hospitals in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver and Surrey, the Jolly Old Elf and one of his faithful helpers (Sabrina Preziosa) finished off the yearly toy run at Royal Columbian Hospital. Put on every year by BC Emergency Health Services and Helijet, the tour is designed to bring extra holiday cheer to children and their families spending the holiday season in hospital.

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PHOTOS: Lights and voices kick off Anvil Centre Winter Celebrations

New West Record

December 19, 2018

The Anvil Centre kicked off its Winter Celebrations last night (Tuesday, Dec. 18) with an opening night sing-along. The event included the reveal of a new luminary labyrinth designed by Omanie Elias, a sing-along led by New Westminster Secondary School choral teacher Kelly Proznick, and performances by the Romanian Treasures folk group and the Quayside Voices quintet. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier captured some images of the evening.

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PHOTOS: Check out all the fun at the New West Santa Claus Parade

New West Record

December 17, 2018

It's not Christmas in New West until Santa Claus rides down Columbia Street. The annual parade took place on Sunday, and folks enjoy a festive day despite questionable skies. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier stopped by to check out the fun.

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Scenes from a B.C. Football Final

KEVIN HILL PHOTOS / New West Record

December 2, 2018

The New Westminster Hyacks returned to the B.c. high school football finals at BC Place, but couldn't repeat as provincial champions, losing 48-24 to Mount Douglas.

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PHOTOS: Hyacks Football Team Wins Semis

Mario Bartel / New West Record

November 25, 2018

The defending 2017 B.C. Subway Bowl champions New West Secondary Hyacks will get a shot to retain their crown next week, after shutting down the Terry Fox Ravens 33-0 on Saturday at B.C. Place.

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PHOTOS: New Westminster Remembrance Day Ceremony 2018

Jennifer Gauthier / New West Record

November 11, 2018

The sun held out for people paying tribute to veterans during the 2018 Remembrance Day ceremony held near City Hall in New Westminster. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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PHOTOS: New Westminster group honours deceased veteran with gravestone

New West Record

November 8, 2018

Last week, deceased First World War veteran William A. Stevenson was presented with a brand new grave-stone by the New Westminster-based Society of the Officers of the Honourable Guard. Stevenson died 79 years ago but because he had no family in the city when he died, he never received a gravestone.

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PHOTOS: New West celebrates seniors at festival

New West Record

October 15, 2018

The city marked National Seniors Day on Saturday, Oct. 13 with the annual Seniors Festival. This year's event featured a keynote speech by former CKNW reporter George Garrett, along with a variety of entertainment, activities and information. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier stopped by to check it out.

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