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Lawyer for Bernardo victims says families told of transfer the day it happened

Lawyer for Bernardo victims says families told of transfer the day it happened

The families of convicted killer and rapist Paul Bernardo's victims didn't learn that he was being transferred to a different prison until the day it happened, the correctional service confirmed Friday.
Spring snow melt the earliest ever in many parts of B.C.

Spring snow melt the earliest ever in many parts of B.C.

The BC River Forecast Centre says this year is such an outlier when compared to historical data.
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec and the same blanketing much of the west.
Former B.C. doctor who hired hitman to kill patient denied parole again

Former B.C. doctor who hired hitman to kill patient denied parole again

A psychological risk assessment of 71-year-old Josephakis Charalambous determined he poses a "moderate risk for future violence."
Surrey RCMP apprehend house arrest escapee in New West

Surrey RCMP apprehend house arrest escapee in New West

Robbery suspect who removed monitoring device arrested in downtown New West
Canada ranked #7 most beautiful country in the world

Canada ranked #7 most beautiful country in the world

The land of the beautiful panoramas.
How to interpret Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index ratings

How to interpret Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index ratings

Environment Canada has been advising people to check the Air Quality Health Index as wildfire smoke blanketed large swaths of Canada in recent days.
Busy lives lead to rise in cooking-related fires in New West

Busy lives lead to rise in cooking-related fires in New West

Don’t get distracted: Pot-on-the-stove fires on the rise in New Westminster
B.C. court upholds three-year drug trafficking sentence

B.C. court upholds three-year drug trafficking sentence

In October 2020, Amber Holly Kristeen Bridgen was convicted on four counts of possession of illegal drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
Funding helps New West schools feed students in need

Funding helps New West schools feed students in need

The New Westminster school district has earmarked $800,000 to feed students and support vulnerable families.