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#New West Progressives announce JP LeBerg as school trustee candidate for 2018 civic election

Well over 100 people attended the official opening of the New West Progressives (NWP) campaign office on Monday evening. The NWP used the special event as the occasion to announce that long-time Glenbrooke North resident J.P. LeBerg has been nominated to run as a school trustee candidate. LeBerg, a father of three children in the […]

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New West Schools 2022 a Vision for Technology & Innovation in 21st Century Learning

New Westminster, B.C. (August 3, 2018) – As part of its Our Schools, Our City – Together platform, the New Westminster Progressives (NWP) school board trustee candidates are making a commitment to develop and pursue a comprehensive “Technology and Innovation in Learning Strategy” for New Westminster schools – called New West Schools 2022. The New

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Congested bridge and Fraser River pose unique challenges for residents and businesses in Queensborough

The New Westminster Progressives (NWP) announced today they have plans to ensure Queensborough feels better linked to the rest of our city. Council candidate Bryn Ward announced a number of measures aimed at addressing local community concerns. “We’ve heard loud and clear from the people of Queensborough they’re tired of city hall treating them like

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New ten lane pool & west end community centre form part of commitment to encourage healthy and active lifestyle

Arenex ‘bubble’ decision should be put on hold until after civic election New Westminster, B.C. (July 19, 2018): The New Westminster Progressive (NWP) candidates announced today if they are elected to council, they will work to secure funding for a new ten lane competitive pool and community centre in the West End. They are also

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Council’s commitment to explore new 10 lane Canada Games Pool nothing more than simple political charade

Council candidate Paul McNamara is calling upon New Westminster council to end the political charade when it comes to their support of a new ten lane competitive pool in our city. This comes after a local resident contacted McNamara to advise that Councillor Jaimie McEvoy, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee, told him he

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\”Our Schools, Our City – Together\” platform will deliver better results

New Westminster, BC (July 12, 2018): New West Progressive school trustee candidates marked the 100 day countdown to the civic election by releasing the first component of its “Our Schools, Our City – Together” platform. It includes a commitment to establish a new City and Schools Advisory Committee which in part will help better coordinate

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New West should relax liquor consumption laws and eliminate block party permit fees

New Westminster should be looking to places like Montreal and Europe when it comes to the consumption of liquor and encouraging more of a patio culture in our city. As part of their ‘Fun City’ platform, the New West Progressives are committing to reforming the way our city approaches the serving and consumption of alcohol

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New West Progressives Unveil Five-Point Plan Focusing on Housing Affordability and Choice

New Westminster, B.C. (June 18, 2018): Increasing housing affordability and supporting renters are key components of a Five-Point Affordable Housing Action Plan released today by the New Westminster Progressive (NWP) council candidates. “Having the next council focus more on increasing affordable housing and supporting renters is key if we are going to maintain our position

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