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These two New West bus corridors are on TransLink's priority investment list

These two New West bus corridors are on TransLink's priority investment list

The regional transit authority says it wants to mitigate "growing traffic congestion" along 20 Metro Vancouver routes in its latest report.
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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 prices are still above $2 a litre, but not as high as a week earlier.
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Missing New West man known to take transit, last seen in Vancouver

Missing New West man known to take transit, last seen in Vancouver

New Westminster police are turning to the public to help find a 60-year-old man who lives on a boat in Queensborough.
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Letter: New West residents 'lose out' on Columbia Square proposal

Letter: New West residents 'lose out' on Columbia Square proposal

This letter writer believes the six to eight towers should include affordable rental units, but density could also be an issue.
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Citywide literary festival returns to New Westminster with 15 events

Citywide literary festival returns to New Westminster with 15 events

Bridges Literary Festival in New West includes author talks and panels, kids' storytimes, crafts, a book launch, social events, poetry readings, workshops and more.
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B.C. grants $50K to strengthen New West youth social services team

B.C. grants $50K to strengthen New West youth social services team

The New West Safe Community Situation Table, which started in March, supports local at-risk youth with public safety and social service workers.
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It doesn't have to be this way: New West—Burnaby MP

It doesn't have to be this way: New West—Burnaby MP

Life has been simple for companies, landlords and banks, but difficult for millions of everyday citizens, Peter Julian writes.
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New Westminster Symphony set to wrap up season with romance

New Westminster Symphony set to wrap up season with romance

A rising star and a piece of local history are featured in New West Symphony’s season-ending performance.
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$50K funding to empower New West youth climate action leaders

$50K funding to empower New West youth climate action leaders

New Westminster is one of six Canadian cities to receive an inaugural international microgrant to help young activists.
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This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

The Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary hopes to help local residents brighten their gardens and yards while ensuring services are provided for birds in its care.
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