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A letter to the editor written by local New Westminster resident Stephanie Clark has triggered a strong online reaction with over 770 Facebook likes in less than a week after having been published by our local newspaper. Clark has lived in the city her entire life but has now openly written to the mayor and […]

The NW Progressives (NWP) launched a new video this week encouraging everyone interested in renewal and a more balanced approach at city hall and the school board to consider making a financial contribution or volunteering. \”Given what we\’re up against, it will take a lot of donors and volunteers for us to have a chance

For the second time in January, the NW Progressives (NWP) hosted a Neighbourhood Networking Night. About 25 people attended and had the opportunity to meet the founding members of NWP and discuss what should be the key issues discussed in the October civic election. \”It was great to see so many people attend from Queensborough,

The local New Westminster Record newspaper will be landing on everyone\’s doorstep today and it features a feature story on the inaugural Neighbourhood Networking Night hosted by the New West Progressives. What follows is an excerpt from the story. +++ By Theresa McManus The New Westminster Progressive Electors Coalition plans to run candidates for mayor,

After months of work, it was great to see over 70 people gather for the inaugural Neighbhourhood Networking Night on January 18th. There was a real buzz in the room as the group assembled for a big announcement by Daniel Fontaine, Chair of the New West Progressives (NWP) steering committee. \”I am pleased to announce

What do you think? Should the New Westminster skateboard park be located next to the Bernie Legge Theatre? A community group has set up an online petition to oppose the move. Here is an excerpt from their website: \”Vagabond Players has been a part of New Westminster for over 80 years and has been proud

It\’s hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the end of 2017 and preparing to celebrate the holidays. Last month we formally launched the New West Progressive Electors Coalition and we\’ve had a tremendous response from the public. The new video we launched has had over 6,200 views on Facebook and YouTube in a

On November 17th the New West Progressive Electors Coalition launched the first of a series of videos intended to encourage a dialogue on social media.  In only four days, the video has already been viewed in excess of 1,100 times on both Facebook and YouTube. It has also generated additional web traffic and volunteer inquiries.

The New Westminster Progressive Electors Coalition launched a new video today aimed at increasing community engagement online. It will be promoted on a number of social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter over the next 4-6 weeks. \”Increasingly a number of New Westminster residents want to engage on civic issues online,\” says B.C. Lee,

By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead: Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved: