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Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Dr. Bonnie Henry say keeping schools open for in-class instruction remains a provincial priority because it's best for B.C.'s students
Calgary murder suspect found in New Westminster

Calgary murder suspect found in New Westminster

Canada-wide warrant had been issued in December
Mandatory masks part of new COVID-19 protocols for B.C. schools

Mandatory masks part of new COVID-19 protocols for B.C. schools

Education Minister and New Westminster MLA Jennifer Whiteside joins Dr. Bonnie Henry to announce changes for the K-12 system, including a mask mandate for middle and secondary school students
Bad news for NLL could be good news for Western Lacrosse Association

Bad news for NLL could be good news for Western Lacrosse Association

If the Western Lacrosse Association is able to begin its season on schedule in June, most of its star players should be immediately available after the professional National Lacrosse League announced Wednesday it won't return to play until the fall because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Canadians evenly split on progress of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Canadians evenly split on progress of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Public divided over way in which federal and provincial governments have handled vaccinations
Letter: New West dog owners need dog training to clean up

Letter: New West dog owners need dog training to clean up

Editor: I am a resident of Quayside, an area that is bustling with both locals and residents from other neighbourhoods and nearby communities. The boardwalk is an exceptional area for local recreation and to enjoy the beauty of the Fraser.
New West businesses launch a Pamper Yourself for a Day contest for transgender women

New West businesses launch a Pamper Yourself for a Day contest for transgender women

Prize package valued at more than $2,000
New Westminster backs down from police budget demands

New Westminster backs down from police budget demands

Two councillors oppose motion and prefer to stick with 0% budget
Canada Line strike averted as tentative deal reached

Canada Line strike averted as tentative deal reached

The union issued a 72-hour strike notice on Friday
New COVID-19 variants raise questions about B.C. school safety

New COVID-19 variants raise questions about B.C. school safety

Garibaldi Secondary School case has turned up the heat on calls for mask mandate, rapid testing. But what does Dr. Bonnie Henry say?