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Zipline to park nixed - not high enough
It appears the city's proposal to consider a zipline at Westminster Pier Park has hit a snag.
City wants input into TransLink regional transportation plans
New Westminster city council wants to ensure it has an opportunity to offer input into TransLink's transportation plans for the region.
Tower proposal has a number of concerns
New Westminster isn't keen on a proposed 39-storey building at the Plaza 88 development.
Residents call for tolls on Pattullo Bridge to reduce traffic congestion
Traffic congestion in New Westminster is prompting some residents to voice support for tolls on the Pattullo Bridge.
City wants stats to see if residents are right
The City of New Westminster is eagerly awaiting statistics about trips across the Pattullo Bridge to see if they back up residents' reports of increased traffic.
City wants feedback on 2.9 per cent tax hike
Do you support the city's plan to put money into reserves to pay for future projects like Canada Games Pool and Massey Performing Arts Theatre? Do you want the city to reduce the tax increase from the proposed 2.9 per cent hike? What do you think of the city's plan to set money aside this year to minimize the financial impacts of Anvil Centre in future years?
Rover targeted to help boost city coffers
As part of its 2013 budget deliberations, council has approved a dog licensing program that will see bylaw officers canvassing residents to register unlicensed dogs. The program is expected to cost $51,000 in salaries and benefits and to generate revenues of $67,000.
Bridge ignites traffic debate
The City of New Westminster has no plans to reopen the debate about the controversial United Boulevard extension, but needs to consider ways of dealing with traffic congestion in that area of the city, says Mayor Wayne Wright.
Bridge to be closed for weeks, city says
While engineers from the City of New Westminster try to determine the next steps to getting the Braid Street bridge open to vehicle traffic, the issue will also be discussed among civic politicians in Coquitlam.
Problem sidewalks in city
Cathy Johnstone is disturbed that her 93-year-old neighbour has to walk on the road during her daily outings.
City monitoring impact of Port Mann
The City of New Westminster is monitoring the potential impacts of the new Port Mann Bridge on local streets.
Lucky money goes to projects
A number of casino-funded capital projects will be considered, completed or constructed in 2013.
Advocates watch as workers dig on sensitive site
Representatives of groups whose members were buried in the old cemetery on the grounds of New Westminster Secondary School were present when the city started digging on the site on a water main installation project last weekend.
Chief angry city didn't notify him
A First Nations chief is angry the City of New Westminster didn't inform him it was digging on the New Westminster Secondary School site - an area protected by the Heritage Conservation Act because it housed a cemetery - and says they are prepared to take legal action if their demands for DNA sampling on any found remains aren't met.
City stalls work near heritage site
New Westminster hasn't received a stop-work order for a water main replacement project in uptown New Westminster, but it temporarily halted work being done on a sensitive site.
City tries new approach on railway issues
The City of New Westminster is hoping the spirit of cooperation will lead to positive action with railways.
City over budget on riverfront Pier Park
Dealing with contaminated soil at Westminster Pier Park increased the park's price tag by nearly three-quarters of a million dollars.
River levels rising
The City of New Westminster is playing a waiting game to see how high the Fraser River will reach in the coming days.
TransLink will work with city on Pattullo
TransLink is willing to work with the municipalities most impacted by the Pattullo Bridge replacement project.
