Coronavirus (COVID-19) - New Westminster News and Information

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall below 2,000 for first time since October

Three more die from COVID-19, raising province's death toll from pandemic to 1,725.

Jun 9, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

B.C. doctors take to social media to tackle vaccine hesitancy

The virus will be around for years and waiting to be vaccinated only increases one's risk of exposure, says one doctor.

Jun 9, 2021 10:39 AM Read more >

Tourism industry prepares for June 15, hopeful travel will resume

'We know there is pent-up travel demand within B.C.'

Jun 9, 2021 10:13 AM Read more >

New West schools could be back to more normal operations by September

With COVID-19 exposure notifications on a downward trend, the New Westminster school district is eyeing the possibility of a more normal year in 2021/22

Jun 8, 2021 9:00 PM Read more >

B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, as second-doses outpace initial vaccinations

Number of those in ICU, at 57, is lower than at any time since November 20.

Jun 8, 2021 3:27 PM Read more >

New West aims to bring a little post-pandemic joy and whimsy to the community

Public art, festivals are among the ideas being contemplated

Jun 8, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >

Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Only fully vaccinated Canadians to benefit from eased travel restrictions: PM

Jun 8, 2021 9:53 AM Read more >

Health officials don’t expect AstraZeneca second doses to go to waste as rollout begins

Pharmacies have begun contacting AstraZeneca recipients about their second doses

Jun 7, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

89,390 people received first doses of vaccine during the weekend; 57,521 others got second doses.

Jun 7, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

Outdoor patios proving to be popular in New Westminster

20 temporary parklets and patios created - and more could be coming