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BC election roundup: Where can you meet the New West candidates?

BC election roundup: Where can you meet the New West candidates?

Here’s who is running (so far) in New Westminster and where you can meet the candidates in the leadup to the Oct. 19 provincial election.
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A giant pumpkin grower sets his sights on giant sunflowers

A giant pumpkin grower sets his sights on giant sunflowers

New West resident Scott Loewen aims to go big in the garden – whether it’s pumpkins or sunflowers.
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New West cookie business up for a Small Business BC Award

New West cookie business up for a Small Business BC Award

BAK’D Cookies vying for Premier’s People’s Choice Award after baking its way into the Top 3 out of hundreds of entries.
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Vagabond Players launch their new season: “It’s a great popcorn play.”

Vagabond Players launch their new season: “It’s a great popcorn play.”

A riveting plot and a surprising ending are part of Vagabond Players’ season-opener of Mauritius at the Bernie Legge Theatre in New West.
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This weekend in New Westminster: What’s happening Sept. 20 to 22?

This weekend in New Westminster: What’s happening Sept. 20 to 22?

The first-ever New West Fall Classic and a screening of Highway of Tears are among this weekend's offerings around town – just one of offerings happening this weekend.
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Long-awaited school expansion in Queensborough set to begin in October

Long-awaited school expansion in Queensborough set to begin in October

Construction of a new three-storey addition with 21 classrooms to begin in New Westminster’s growing Queensborough neighbourhood.
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Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s CEO recognized for his leadership

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s CEO recognized for his leadership

CEO of New West-based hospital foundation has been “pivotal” in transforming the organization.
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Hyacks host first ever KidSport New West football event this Friday

Hyacks host first ever KidSport New West football event this Friday

The New Westminster Hyacks have lots going on this season – including Homecoming, a charity fundraiser and lots of football action.
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New West library completes new Indigenous public art installation

New West library completes new Indigenous public art installation

Our Community, Our Way: “There is a place for all of us in community and at the library.”
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Four New West council members attend Union of BC Municipalities convention

Four New West council members attend Union of BC Municipalities convention

Overdose prevention funding, commercial rent controls, and intersection safety cameras among the issues being championed by New West at provincial conference.
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