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Detailing events, activities, politics and other stuff around New Westminster in order to build closer and stronger communities. Discussing parks, transportation, safety and policing, redevelopment. Looking at the overall vision for New West

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  • One Man's Trash... on Nov 18, 2009

    Time to dust of those shelves and clean out those closets.  Bring out any DVDs, books, CDs or games you don't want anymore for an old-fashioned swap meet.  Bring what you have, take what you want.  Any leftovers will be donated to the...

  • Remembrance Day New Westminster 2009 on Nov 12, 2009

    Highlights from the 2009 Remembrance Day ceremonies in New Westminster. I don't know how it compares to previous years, but the ceremonies seemed very well attended today. The Royal Westminster Regiment drill hall was overflowing, and I couldn't get...

  • Sixth Street Streetcar on Oct 31, 2009 in 6th street new westminster transit skytrain new west heritage rapid transit streetcar

    When you think of San Francisco, what do you see?  For most people who haven’t lived there, it’s probably two things – The Golden Gate Bridge, and F Market Streetcar running up and down Market Street.  While New West and San Francisco...

  • Local Businesses Blast Body Armour Ban on Oct 21, 2009

    On Tuesday, the BC Government introduced legislation that will restrict the purchase of body armour to law enforcement, security personnel, and other people with a demonstrated need.  Among the several businesses supplying police equipment and s...

  • Burger Burger - Top Notch Value on Oct 15, 2009

    I was coming back from the Quay this weekend, really hungry, and craving a burger. I was taking the 106 up Sixth Street, and my instinct was to head to McDonalds or Wendy’s for something familiar. But as we came up to Fourth Avenue, I saw a sign I...

  • Burger Burger - Top Notch Value on Oct 15, 2009

    I was coming back from the Quay this weekend, really hungry, and craving a burger. I was taking the 106 up Sixth Street, and my instinct was to head to McDonalds or Wendy’s for something familiar. But as we came up to Fourth Avenue, I saw a sign I...

  • A Look at the New Westminster Quay on Oct 12, 2009 in new westminster fraser river discovery centre new westminster quay samson v new west

    An overview of many of the things to do at the New Westminster Quay, including the Fraser River Discovery Centre, Samson V Maritime Museum and many other activities.  ...