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Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park

Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators in Surrey, B.C., said the killers of a Sikh temple leader likely escaped in a vehicle that had been waiting for at least an hour a few blocks away from the crime scene. Sgt.
'We can't be complacent': New West school board pays tribute to Pride Month

'We can't be complacent': New West school board pays tribute to Pride Month

"Activism takes courage," says SD40 trustee.
Pinoy Indie Film Festival comes to New West this weekend

Pinoy Indie Film Festival comes to New West this weekend

Independent Filipino films take centre stage in New Westminster during Philippine Heritage Month
WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says bringing Swoop and Sunwing Airlines under its banner won't lead to higher airfares, since integrating the discount carriers will also tamp down costs.
Feds to change pesticide oversight

Feds to change pesticide oversight

In the past, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency was responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. But the federal press release, from yesterday, suggests that the environment department will become more involved in pesticide oversight.
Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

HALIFAX — Underwater noises described as “banging” have been heard in an area of the Atlantic where a submersible disappeared three days ago near the wreck of the Titanic, search officials confirmed Wednesday. However, U.S. Coast Guard Capt.
Letter: Why so shocked at New West trustee's 'despicable' behaviour?

Letter: Why so shocked at New West trustee's 'despicable' behaviour?

This writer says Community First politicians have gotten too comfortable in their positions as the "NDP's chosen little helper elves."
Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised a flag on Parliament Hill Wednesday morning to honour Indigenous people who were forced to attend residential schools.
New West police seeking a "more complete understanding" of incident near Pattullo Bridge

New West police seeking a "more complete understanding" of incident near Pattullo Bridge

Witnesses wanted: Did you witness a man running in and out of traffic and throwing objects near the Pattullo Bridge on Sunday?
Wildfire expert says recent rainfall may not impact long-term fire activity

Wildfire expert says recent rainfall may not impact long-term fire activity

While recent rain might help the short-term wildfire outlook, a Kamloops-based wildfire expert says it may not have much of an impact in the longer term. Mike Flannigan, a Thompson Rivers University wildfire expert and B.C.