<p>Queen Victoria named the city of New Westminster, B.C., in 1859. It was the original capital of the province; hence it was a “new” Westminster, the seat of the British government.</p>

As Ottawa rekindles ties with the monarchy, B.C.'s former capital spits on our heritage{ai:summary}<p>New Westminster, B.C., was established in 1859 by Queen Victoria as the original capital of the province. The name reflects its status as a “new” Westminster, serving as the seat of the British government in the region. #history</p>

Amy Hamm: Woke New Westminster council ditches Royal logo in favour of a tugboat

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