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You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

Know someone who's gone above and beyond for the community? Submit their candidacy by April 2025.
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New West is one of Canada's Most Generous Communities in 2024

New West is one of Canada's Most Generous Communities in 2024

More than 4,100 New Westminster residents supported GoFundMe campaigns in 2024 – making it one of the Top 10 Most Generous Communities in Canada.
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Column: Treasure the simple holiday moments — even the sad Santa photos

Column: Treasure the simple holiday moments — even the sad Santa photos

It's important to hold on to every memory at Christmas.
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Photos: Winter Break Celebration at təməsew̓txʷ

Photos: Winter Break Celebration at təməsew̓txʷ

The event featured a visit from the Grinch, community booths, craft stations and a holiday sing-a-long.
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Holiday lights spark joy in New Westminster this Christmas

Holiday lights spark joy in New Westminster this Christmas

Here’s a rundown of some of the places in New West where you can find Christmas lights this holiday season.
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New West considers School Streets program around local schools

New West considers School Streets program around local schools

School Streets program aims to create car-free spaces on streets in front of schools at the start and/or end of the school day. 
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Metro Vancouver weather: Forecast includes shift to frosty, drier conditions

Metro Vancouver weather: Forecast includes shift to frosty, drier conditions

Some significantly cooler weather is headed to the Lower Mainland.
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Commercial truck incident closes Stewardson Way in New West

Commercial truck incident closes Stewardson Way in New West

New Westminster police investigating an incident involving a flatbed truck on Stewardson Way.
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Sunday Night Read: 'Dawn — a symbol of fresh vitality and hope'

Sunday Night Read: 'Dawn — a symbol of fresh vitality and hope'

This short story series submission is from Hui-Yu Chen of Coquitlam.
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Letter: The new generation needs to respect tax paid public services

Letter: The new generation needs to respect tax paid public services

This letter writer, after experiencing an act of kindness, believes transit bus drivers deserve everyone's respect, especially by those that sneak on in the back.
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