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Letter: New West council needs to focus on the issues — not the crown

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By Mario Bartel Verified
| Freshet News
The Editor, Re: New Westminster to dump tugboat logo and restore its crown (Freshetnews.ca, Nov. 9, 2026) A letter to New Westminster city council: Going back to the crown logo is a waste of money, time and resources. This culture war stuff needs to be paused. Does this council actually think the crown represents this city 167 years after Queen Victoria named it?
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Photos: New Westminster remembers

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By Mario Bartel Verified
| Freshet News
Mario Bartel Mario Bartel started at the Tri-City News in 1991 and returned in 2017 until its closure in April 2025. In between he worked several years at the Burnaby and New Westminster NewsLeader until they were closed in 2015. Mario covers Port Moody, sports and features, and shoots photos. Send tips to [email protected]
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New Westminster lacrosse Hall of Famer toughened up in East Vancouver

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By Mario Bartel Verified
| Freshet News
Peter Black was born in New Westminster but forged his status as a lacrosse star in East Vancouver. Black, a member of the BC Sports and Canadian Lacrosse halls of fame, died Nov. 2, said his son, David, in a post on social media. He was 87 years old. Black played 399 games during his 11-year playing career with the Vancouver Carlings which became the Burrards in 1970. He scored 443 goals and added 320 assists. Black led his team to five Mann Cup championship finals, winning four of them.
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