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Risky road work

They wear a safety vest and hard hat and their only tool is a hand-held stop sign.

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Police car avoids vehicle, hits grocery store

The boarded-up side of KC Market on the corner of Sixth Street and Agnes Street is the only evidence left of the excitement that took place on Sunday...

Two face murder charges in city case

Two men have been charged in connection with the April 9 murder of 67-year-old Patrick Alexander Leblanc.

Noort Homes opening office in Royal City

Noort Homes is accustomed to working on residential and commercial projects, but one of its latest endeavours is personal.

Morneau helps out new youth centre

Justin Morneau may be an all-star in the American League, but he hasn't forgotten his roots.

Developer couldn't save historic columns

Removal of some columns and windows in the historic Mc & Mc Building on Columbia Street created quite a stir in the community.

Katrina survivors lap it up

Two cats that were rescued in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina continue to live in the lap of luxury in New Westminster.

Enrolment almost cut in half at Hume

As Vancouver parents organize to save schools, parents at Hume Park Elementary in New Westminster have also been feeling the effects of an uncertain...

Pattullo plan moves access to Front Street

TransLink will hold an open house in New Westminster this month to present its plan for replacing the aging Pattullo Bridge, which involves moving the...

TransLink head office coming to New West

TransLink's corporate headquarters and the Transit Police will be relocating to New Westminster in early 2013. They'll be moving into the Brewery District...

Public gets chance to weigh in on high school

The city and school district have set the date for the upcoming public information sessions on the three new schools being built in New Westminster.

Free Wi-Fi access getting good response

A Wi-Fi pilot project currently underway could have broad applications if it goes well.

Some innocent plants can have toxic effects

The growing of 60,000 opium poppies in Chilliwack has understandably brought Papaver somniferum into public focus - but the fact is seed of the double...

Remember, doctors are human beings too

Non-physicians sometimes think of physicians as a different breed. They speak an odd language, their handwriting is indecipherable, they put us through...

Library offers resources to encourage literacy

September 8 is International Literacy Day. Since it's also the beginning of another school year, it is a good time to reflect on the importance of literacy...

Neighbour laments fallen cherry trees

Several cherry trees in a prominent uptown location were cut down last week, and that has alarmed at least one local resident.

City shines in spotlight event

Canadians from coast to coast got a chance to get to know the Royal City on Sunday.

Donnelly completes 25-day Fraser River rafting trip

New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly had heard that this year's sockeye salmon run would be great, but even he was surprised to see how the Fraser...

Justin Morneau provides donation to youth centre

Justin Morneau may be an all-star in the American League, but he hasn't forgotten his roots.

Pattullo Bridge plan moves access point to Front Street

TransLink will hold an open house in New Westminster this month to present its plan for replacing the aging Pattullo Bridge, which involves moving the...

Public gets a chance to weigh-in on high school plans

The city and school district released details today about the upcoming public information sessions on the three new schools being built in New Westminster...

Forrest Marine 21st inductee into Fraser River Hall of Fame

Forrest Marine Ltd., a third-generation family business, was announced Tuesday as the 21st inductee into the Fraser River Hall of Fame.

Ashbridge wins international Crime Stoppers award

Local broadcaster and Royal City resident John Ashbridge was named Tuesday as Crime Stoppers International's 2010 Civilian of the Year at the organization...

Queen's Park area home sustains damage after being hit by car

An Emory Street home will need repairs after a Sunday morning car accident in the quiet Queen's Park area neighbourhood.

New bins are on the way

Delivery of new garbage bins will soon begin for many Royal City residents.

Commercial plan gets green light

New Westminster city council has given the green light to a new commercial building on 20th Street.

City prepares bylaw to borrow $3M if needed

The City of New Westminster is taking steps to borrow money if necessary.

Local resident earns international honour

Local broadcaster and Royal City resident John Ashbridge was named Tuesday as Crime Stoppers International's 2010 Civilian of the Year at the organization...

House struck by car

An Emory Street home will need repairs after a Sunday morning car accident in the quiet Queen's Park area neighbourhood.

A vision for the future

The City of New Westminster's downtown plan has earned a merit award in an international competition.

20th Street retail proposal goes to council tonight

New Westminster city council will consider an application for a new commercial building at tonight's meeting.

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Full-day K: Are we ready?

This week marks a pivotal moment for both parents and the provincial government, as the first batch of full-day kindergarten students started school...

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Fishing veteran 'mind-boggled' by return

It is September 1958. The grainy 16mm film footage shot by Bob Karliner shows the Fraser River so thick with salmon they are almost jumping in the boat...

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Outstanding kids: Chess champion, and almost seven

WHITE ROCK – Don’t let the blond hair and big blue eyes fool you – beneath Luke Pulfer’s good looks and soft-spoken voice lies a sharp chess player who...

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Arts community has trust issues with Massey proposal

Representatives of the school district and city met with members of New Westminster's arts community Tuesday night to discuss the undetermined future ...

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Man arrested for Uptown assault

A 28-year-old Vancouver man is in custody after a Tuesday afternoon assault in Uptown New Westminster.

Massey Theatre topic of tonight's meeting

The school district and city are meeting with New Westminster's arts community tonight to discuss the future of the Massey Theatre.

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Police car avoids vehicle, hits grocery store

The boarded-up side of KC Market on the corner of Sixth Street and Agnes Street is the only evidence left of the excitement that took place on Sunday...

Verdict: Garbage, not a gravesite

Some items found at the Mercer Stadium site are believed to be from household garbage deposited at the site long ago.

Parents, district meet on school plans

Parents met with the city and school district on Monday night to talk about what community services should be built at the three new schools in New Westminster...

Transit cops investigate spa fraud

Transit Police arrested a man on Aug. 17 at the Braid SkyTrain station who they believe is a suspect in an ongoing investigation related to the sale...

All the city's a film set

Record photographer Jason Lang happened to be passing through the downtown recently just as crews from the hit sci-fi television series Supernatural...

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The Lunch Lady does it all for you

There's help for local parents who are tired of packing a lunch for their kids. Meriel Batchelor is running a franchise called the Lunch Lady, which...