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1. www.britannica.com › place › New-WestminsterNew Westminster | Canada, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 17, 2024 · New Westminster, city, southwestern British Columbia, Canada, on the Fraser River estuary, in the southeastern part of Vancouver metropolitan area. Founded in 1859 on a site chosen by Colonel Richard C. Moody, it was called Queensborough until renamed at the suggestion of Queen Victoria.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_historic_places_inList of historic places in New Westminster - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · 1032 Nanaimo Street. New Westminster BC. 49°12′33″N 122°55′44″W. /  49.2091°N 122.929°W  / 49.2091; -122.929  ( 1032 Nanaimo Street) New Westminster municipality ( 16764 ) Upload Photo. 1101 Hamilton Street. 1101 Hamilton Street. New Westminster BC.

4. www.newwestcity.caWelcome to New Westminster | City of New Westminster

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   May 14, 2024 · Welcome to New Westminster. Located along the Lower Fraser River, on the homelands of the Halkomelem speaking people, New Westminster is at the center of Metro Vancouver. It has long been a crossroads of people, pathways, and ideas, where innovation and culture are interwoven and celebrated, making this city a great place to live, work, and visit.

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   Where is New Westminster BC located?

   • New Westminster, city, southwestern British Columbia, Canada, on the Fraser River estuary, in the southeastern part of Vancouver metropolitan area. Founded in 1859 on a site chosen by Colonel Richard C. Moody, it was called Queensborough until renamed at the suggestion of Queen Victoria.

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   Why was New Westminster renamed Queensborough?

   • Founded in 1859 on a site chosen by Colonel Richard C. Moody, it was called Queensborough until renamed at the suggestion of Queen Victoria. New Westminster was the capital of colonial British Columbia (1859–66) and the province’s first (1860) incorporated city. It was the scene of a disastrous fire in 1898.

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   What is New Westminster Canada known for?

   • New Westminster is one of western Canada’s busiest ports, a major rail junction, and one of the province’s largest industrial and marketing centres. Known for the manufacture of forest products, New Westminster also has other industries, including food processing (fruit and vegetables), distilling, brewing, shipbuilding, and oil refining.

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   What makes New Westminster a great place to live?

   • New Westminster already leading the way in providing new housing. Providing creative and innovative services and programs through a well-maintained network of facilities, parks and open spaces. Located along the Lower Fraser River, on the homelands of the Halkomelem speaking people, New Westminster is at the center of Metro Vancouver.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palace_of_WestminsterPalace of Westminster - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England. It is commonly called the Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two legislative chambers which occupy the building.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 2023_Periodic_Review_of2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies was the most recent cycle of the process to redraw the constituency map for the House of Commons. The new constituency borders were approved by the Privy Council on 15 November 2023 and came into law on 29 November 2023.

8. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-was-the-oldWhat was the old name for the New Westminster ... - NCESC

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   May 16, 2024 · Why is New Westminster called “The Royal City”? Governor James Douglas established New Westminster as the capital of British Columbia in 1859. The city was surveyed by the Royal Engineers, and Queen Victoria personally named it.

9. guides.douglascollege.ca › primary › newwest-bcNew Westminster and British Columbia - Primary Sources Guide ...

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   May 10, 2024 · Vancouver Sun (1912-2010) Full-text coverage of the Vancouver Sun newspaper from its inception in 1912 to 2010. Contains full-page images of each issue. B.C. Historical Newspapers. The BC Historical Newspapers project features digitized versions of historical papers from around the province.