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  New Westminster, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Westminster, British Columbia is a small city located in the province of British Columbia in Canada.
New Westminster is part of the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area on the Burrard Peninsula, on the north bank of the Fraser River.
New Westminster is the oldest city in western Canada and was the capital of British Columbia between 1858 and 1866.
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 New Westminster, British Columbia - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New Westminster is located at 49° 13' North, 122° 54' West (49.216667, -122.90).
Victoria, the capital of Vancouver Island, replaced New Westminster as the capital of the new amalgamated province of British Columbia, which joined Canadian Confederation in 1871.
The Assay office and the proposed Mint at New Westminster,: A chapter in the history of the Fraser River mines, (Archives of British Columbia.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /new_westminster.htm   (306 words)

  
 New Westminster British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
NEW WESTMINSTER -- On the strength of DNA evidence alone, a Supreme Court of British Columbia judge convicted Derek Post yesterday of first-degree murder and...
New Westminster, British Columbia is a city located in the province of British Columbia in Canada.
New Westminster is part of the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area, on the north bank of the Fraser River.
www.wikiverse.org /new-westminster-british-columbia   (255 words)

  
 New Politics: New Politics Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The New Politics Network is an independent campaigning think tank, concerned specifically with issues relating to democratic renewal and popular participation in politics.
The New Politics Network has warned party activists that failing to do so could cast the party out into the political wilderness for a generation.
New Politics Network produces four pamplets a year which are sent to all members.
www.new-politics.net   (278 words)

  
 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
New Westminster was founded by the Royal Engineers under the command of Colonel Richard Clement Moody, and named by Queen Victoria after her favourite neighbourhood in London, Westminster.
In 1859, New Westminster was the mainland berth for the fleet of sternwheelers that plied the waters between Victoria and Yale, the starting point of the Cariboo Wagon Road.
Positioned at the hub of the Greater Vancouver network today, New Westminster is a charming mix of old and new, with a picturesque waterfront and fabulous Victorian architecture - a vibrant and progressive city with a community rich in tradition and respect for its heritage.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?webRegionID=2&townID=3372   (1162 words)

  
 New Westminster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New West is a very insular community, and is a little less likely to follow province-wide trends as the rest of the province, but it is not immune to them.
There was a report on CBC news tonight on how things are shifting in New Westminster towards the Liberals in line with the province-wide trends.
New Westminster is an NDP riding since 49 years.
www.arts.uwaterloo.ca /~m6chan/2001_bc/riding/new.html   (1389 words)

  
 Crossing the Fraser River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The ferry licence was sub-let to Angus Grant of New Westminster who built the ferry and named it after a close friend with the unusual name of Knyvett de Knyvett.
During 1883 a number of joint meetings of Surrey and New Westminster authorities were held in an attempt to establish a transportation link across the Fraser River.
In 1889 the K de K was replaced by the steam ferry Surrey, which was operated by the City of New Westminster until the opening of the New Westminster Bridge in 1904.
members.shaw.ca /j.a.brown/Ferrys.html   (340 words)

  
 New Westminster Hotels, New Westminster BC Hotels reservations,compare rates and availability
New Westminster BC V3M6G1 CA Wonderful location, charming character, extraordinary style, and impressive service make the Inn at Westminster Quay a unique 126 room full service hotel.
The City of New Westminster is located in the centre of Greater Vancouver along the north banks of the Fraser River.
New Westminster is situated attractively located on a hillside overlooking the Fraser River.
www.bc-hotel-travel.com /bc-hotels/new_westminster_hotels.htm   (275 words)

  
 New Westminster, British Columbia (Canada)
A Short History of New Westminster The first incorporated municipality in Western Canada, New Westminster was founded by the Royal Engineers in 1859 and served as the first capital of the united colony of British Columbia.
When Victoria became the provincial capital in 1868, New Westminster emerged as an institutional centre and supply point for the construction of the transcontinental railway.
Over the years, New Westminster has changed in role and importance, but the imprints of those early years have left a sense of pride and honour among the 48,000 people who reside and work in New Westminster.
www.1uptravel.com /flag/flags/ca-bc-nw.html   (545 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - New Westminster, Canada (Canadian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Founded in 1859 as Queensborough, it was the capital of British Columbia until Victoria was made capital after the union of British Columbia and Vancouver Island in 1866.
New Westminster is a year-round port, with an excellent harbor that is the base of the Fraser River fishing fleet and a shipping point for grain, lumber, minerals, and canned goods.
Among the city's industries are salmon, fruit, and vegetable canneries; distilleries and breweries; oil refineries; paper, lumber, and flour mills; and shipbuilding plants.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/N/NewWestm.html   (224 words)

  
 New Scientist Breaking News - Maximum pain is aim of new US weapon
The US military is funding development of a weapon that delivers a bout of excruciating pain from up to 2 kilometres away.
This appears to be the result of an electromagnetic pulse produced by the expanding plasma which triggers impulses in nerve cells.
The new study, which runs until July and will be carried out with researchers at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, aims to optimise this effect.
www.newscientist.com /article.ns?id=dn7077   (658 words)

  
 The Development of the Canon of the New Testament - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In view of the central importance that the New Testament has within Christianity, it is amazing that there is an absence of detailed accounts of such a significant process.
It was not the result of a deliberate decree by an individual or a council near the beginning of the Christian era.
The collection of New Testament books took place gradually over many years by the pressure of various kinds of circumstances and influences, some external and others internal to the life of congregations.
www.ntcanon.org   (397 words)

  
 Welcome to the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra - New Westminster Symphony Orchestra History
The New Westminster Symphony Orchestra began in early World War I days, and is one of the oldest community orchestras on the West Coast of North America.
In 1944 the New Westminster Civic Orchestra was established, and was later renamed the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra.
The New Westminster Symphony Society (NWSS) is an all-volunteer organization that administers the operations of the NWSO.
www.nwso.ca /history.html   (172 words)

  
 LLRX -- An Introduction to New Zealand Law & Legal Information 2002
Law firms in New Zealand make good use of their web sites for advertising their specialities, for recruiting, for publishing their newsletters (a very good source of up-to-date commentary on recent changes to the New Zealand legal landscape), and for providing a safe intranet to share with major corporate clients.
New Zealand law firms produce newsletters which are often an excellent first source of brief commentary on New Zealand legal happenings.
Law students and young lawyers in New Zealand are usually encouraged to begin by looking first at commentary, especially a standard current textbook on the subject, or the relevant section in a legal encyclopaedia, before proceeding to primary sources.
www.llrx.com /features/newzealand.htm   (4824 words)

  
 Tourism New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New Westminster, is situated in Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada
Situated on a hillside overlooking the mighty Fraser River, New Westminster views the Golden Ears Mountains to the East, Mount Baker to the southeast and the Fraser River Estuary to the southwest.
The Hyack Festival Association has been New Westminster's premier event organizer for over 30 years, and it is pleased to provide this service to make sure you can always be up-to-date on New Westminster happenings.
www.tourismnewwestminster.org   (251 words)

  
 Things to Do in Vancouver - irving house/new westminster museum
New Westminster, also referred to as the Royal City was the first capital city of British Columbia.
When I was a boy I used to go "downtown" to Columbia St. in New Westminster.
New Westminster has fallen on quieter times in the past thirty years, as other areas in the Vancouver area have grown.
www.findfamilyfun.com /irving.htm   (206 words)

  
 Gateway Casinos - Locations - New Wesminster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gateway's New Westminster Casino is the most geographically central located Casino in the lower mainland with slot machines and a smoke-free environment.
The City of New Westminster is located on the Fraser River about 40 minutes driving time from downtown Vancouver.
Gateway New Westminster has been located at the Royal Towers Hotel for 15 years and provides visitors and local people alike with great gaming entertainment in the form of 170 Slot Machines and 28 Table Games.
www.gatewaycasinos.com /newwest.html   (420 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2004
This riding, containing parts of New Westminster and Port Moody, encompasses the area between the Fraser River in the south, Burrard Inlet in the north, the Coquitlam River in the east, and 10th Avenue and North Road in the west.
Career Background: From 1972-93, he was a probation officer and family court counsellor, a youth offender youth worker, and a counsellor and officer of the court for the provincial attorney general's office.
He is also a member of the New View Society, which provides housing and support for seniors and persons with disabilities, and is director for the New Westminster Downtown Residents Association.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/riding/286   (740 words)

  
 New Westminster
On October 15, 2003 an historic agreement was signed to unite all like-minded Canadian conservatives in the new Conservative Party of Canada.
The new party is united in its efforts to deliver the change that Canadians deserve.
June 28 2004, the new Conservative Party achieved official status as her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons.
www.geocities.com /reform_us   (1067 words)

  
 Greater Vancouver, New Westminster British Columbia Hotels and Attractions
A visit to New Westminster uncovers some of the best parkland and natural vistas in the Greater Vancouver.
New Westminster offers a fabulous selection of restaurants and eateries, from exotic to family fare, from formal elegance to blue jeans casual.
Is situated on the waterfront at the foot of 8th St. in New Westminster - a short, two block walk from theSkytrain Station
www.royaltowers.com /newwestminster.htm   (194 words)

  
 New Westminster
Founded in 1859, and named by Queen Victoria, "the Royal City", New Westminster was B.C.'s first capital city (1860 to 1868).
New Westminster is also connected to Burnaby and Vancouver through a bike system that runs under and beside the Skytrain guideway.
Located in the centre of the lower Mainland, New Westminster is easily accessible by transit, several major highways, rail and water.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/newwest.htm   (600 words)

  
 GlobalFreeloaders.com / New Westminster / Canada / Stay for Free
All these GlobalFreeloaders members are in New Westminster and may be available to host you while you're in the area.
The apartment is on the 17th floor facing the Fraser River and Mount Baker.
New Westminster is a Vancouver suburb; we are located 5 minutes from the sky train and other public transportation.
www.globalfreeloaders.com /memberlocations.php?city=new-westminster&code=CA-02-355399   (229 words)

  
 Arts Council of New Westminster
Arts Council of New Westminster is a vibrant presence in the community.
Executive Director, Andrée St. Martin, was recently honoured by the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce as this year’s recipient of the Bernie Legge Cultural Award, which recognizes ongoing excellence, dedication and commitment to the arts in New Westminster.
Those of us who know Andrée are well aware of her tireless efforts on behalf of the Arts Council and her enormous volunteer contribution to nurture, develop and encourage arts and cultural endeavours in New Westminster for almost 20 years.
www.artscouncilnewwest.org   (280 words)

  
 Welcome to the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra - Home Page
The New Westminster Symphony Orchestra serves music enthusiasts in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia and beyond.
The NWSO offers a popular program of four indoor concerts each year, plus our annual appearance at the Hyack Festival of New Westminster in May, and other musical presentations in the Lower Mainland.
From our early 20th century beginnings, the NWSO has been a cultural fixture of the City of New Westminster.
www.nwso.ca   (275 words)

  
 acns3453   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The rite of blessing of homosexual couples is the pastoral response which the Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster had requested three times - in 1998, 2001, and 2002 - and to which he gave his consent last year.
The following is the text of a letter from the Rt Revd Michael Ingham, Bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster, which was sent to six parishes in the diocese authorising a rite of blessing of committed same sex couples.
This is not a marriage ceremony, but a blessing of permanent and faithful commitments between persons of the same sex in order that they may have the support and encouragement of the church in their lives together under God.
www.anglicancommunion.org /acns/articles/34/50/acns3453.html   (985 words)

  
 nwmuseum
As much of the information contained within the New Westminster Museum/Archives is unique, we request your assistance in handling all documents and material with great care, and ensuring that all information is retained in the correct files and in the order in which you find or receive it.
The New Westminster Museum/Archives, by virtue of the combination of the quality of its collection and the experience and local knowledge of the people associated with it, is highly regarded for its ability to provide answers and direction.
As the focus of the collection is New Westminster, the majority of the material has specific reference or relevance to the city and its residents.
www.nwheritage.org /heritagesite/orgs/nwmuseum/nwmuseum.htm   (1379 words)

  
 Camden Islington & West End - News Reviews Listings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
ISLINGTON council leader Steve Hitchins made repeated phone calls to the Caribbean contacting the woman he wanted as the borough’s new Chief Executive, it was claimed at a misconduct hearing this week.
Westminster’s first official Ramadan Marquee only opened last Wednesday and is supposed to run for another three weeks.
But marquee hire company, De Bou, has told organisers Master Events and the Egyptian Association UK that the tent housing the celebrations will be taken back if they do not pay their outstanding bill.
www.camdennewjournal.co.uk   (393 words)

  
 New Westminster festivals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New Westminster is the place for fun and excitement, especially during some of the popular special events and festivals that take place annually.
From May 22-30, residents of New Westminster, the Lower Mainland and visitors from around the world are invited to join in the revelry as the Royal City comes alive with the sights and sounds of a great spring celebration.
This is to celebrate SAPPERTON DAY, as declared by his Worship, Wayne Wright, the Mayor of the City of New Westminster.
www.tourismnewwestminster.org /bcfestivals.htm   (1311 words)

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