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10 things to do in New Westminster this weekend

10 things to do in New Westminster this weekend

This weekend in New West: A coffee festival, a craft swap, community gatherings, an eclectic lineup of entertainment — and more.
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B.C. injury prevention unit issues PSA for button battery poisonings

B.C. injury prevention unit issues PSA for button battery poisonings

From 2021 to 2023, the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre managed 159 cases of button battery exposures, with 55% of them involving babies and children ages five and under.
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'The opportunity is infinite': Port Moody's Site B looks to spread its community-building wings

'The opportunity is infinite': Port Moody's Site B looks to spread its community-building wings

Port Moody tech entrepreneur Chris Peacock started Site B in 2022 in an old warehouse as an adjunct to his acquisition of Brave Brewing in the city's Brewers' Row.
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Front Street to reopen Friday after 9-month closure

Front Street to reopen Friday after 9-month closure

Front Street has been closed to traffic since June 2024 as part of the Pattullo Bridge replacement project.
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B.C. Amber Alert cancelled, young child located 'safe'

B.C. Amber Alert cancelled, young child located 'safe'

Officers are continuing to investigate the incident, according to VPD.
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It's Elbows Up time at this New Westminster deli

It's Elbows Up time at this New Westminster deli

Greens & Beans in New West serves up a bit of Canadian patriotism — in a sandwich.
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No, Canadians do not want to become the 51st state of the U.S., poll shows

No, Canadians do not want to become the 51st state of the U.S., poll shows

60% of U.S. respondents have no interest in Canada joining the states.
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Long-awaited memorial park coming to the New Westminster Secondary School site

Long-awaited memorial park coming to the New Westminster Secondary School site

The Cemetery Act prohibits active uses so the $1-million NWSS memorial park will be a passive place of contemplation.
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New West patio hours could be extended in some locations

New West patio hours could be extended in some locations

Two existing businesses — and future patios in commercial areas — will be able to apply to stay open till 11 p.m.
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New Westminster surpasses its housing targets from the province

New Westminster surpasses its housing targets from the province

New West council votes to ask the province to include infrastructure funding targets with its housing targets to municipalities.
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