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New West hospital’s auxiliary needs board members – and volunteers, too

New West hospital’s auxiliary needs board members – and volunteers, too

Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary looking to fill secretary and treasure roles on its board.
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New Westminster politicos make appeals related to B.C.’s toxic drug crisis

New Westminster politicos make appeals related to B.C.’s toxic drug crisis

A closer look: As the province pursues changes to its drug decriminalization pilot project, New Westminster is poised to consider a motion regarding the “failed” experiment.
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Saving The Stage – a plea from the founder of a New West business

Saving The Stage – a plea from the founder of a New West business

The owner of The Stage Musical Theatre Academy in New Westminster fears she may have to close.
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Former New West football coach going into CFL Hall of Fame

Former New West football coach going into CFL Hall of Fame

TSN reporter Farhan Lalji is being inducted into the Canadian Football Association’s Hall of Fame in the media wing.
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New West residents invited to commemorate Red Dress Day on May 5

New West residents invited to commemorate Red Dress Day on May 5

New Westminster and Spirit of the Children Society teaming up on community event on May 5 and month-long campaign.
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World’s largest bounce park may come to Coquitlam this summer

World’s largest bounce park may come to Coquitlam this summer

If OK’d by council, FUNBOX plans to operate in Coquitlam on the weekends and holidays until the end of September.
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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

New Westminster's average price for fuel has dropped to near $2 per litre.
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Some folks were “terrified” when locked down during New West police incident

Some folks were “terrified” when locked down during New West police incident

A post-secondary student is concerned about the lack of information provided while in lockdown – but New West police say public safety is priority #1.
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New West police investigating how person sustained “traumatic” injuries

New West police investigating how person sustained “traumatic” injuries

New Westminster firefighters call in police after a medical call uncovers a possible assault.
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No charges in connection to 2023 traffic fatality in Uptown New West

No charges in connection to 2023 traffic fatality in Uptown New West

A New Westminster Police Department investigation found “no criminal wrongdoing” in connection to December 2023 pedestrian fatality on Princess Street.
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