Highlights

B.C. funds nearly $248K for New West arts, culture programs

Eight New West-based organizations are set to help create a more vibrant community through the latest round of gaming grants.

Dec 16, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

People's Party candidate must stop using 'engineer,' B.C. Supreme Court rules

VICTORIA — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled that a Vancouver Island People's Party of Canada candidate who ran against Elizabeth May in the last federal election must stop describing himself as an engineer.

Dec 16, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

BBB: Celebrating ethical B.C. businesses for 2023

Notable businesses, include the PNE, are being recognized for their dedication to gaining community trust.

Dec 16, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Major B.C. developer Coromandel Properties being mismanaged, court hears

Some owners of Coromandel Properties Ltd. have failed to put their company in receivership after citing their concerns of management failures

Dec 16, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Column: The problem with Ottawa's fiscal responsibility message

Canadians need a "modest spending restraint" to see truly balanced government books, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims.

Dec 16, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Disbarred B.C. lawyer’s trust account subject to unexplained wealth order application

B.C. Director of Civil Forfeiture seeks the forfeiture of about $3.5 million held in the trust account of now-disbarred lawyer Ronald Pelletier, whose misconduct included money laundering, according to the Law Society of B.C.

Dec 16, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Ottawa ending earthquake notification account on Twitter

Federal government will stop updating X.com account in January

Dec 16, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Province hands out more than $156K in grants to New West school PACs

A total of 15 parent advisory councils (PACs) in New West are receiving money to help pay for school projects.

Dec 16, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia

MONTREAL — The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementia or cognitive impairments.

Dec 16, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Driver who nearly hit protester charged with assault, dangerous driving

A video of the incident shows the man getting out of the car after driving it onto the sidewalk and telling a protester to ‘go back to Jordan’

Dec 15, 2023 9:15 PM Read more >

Community Poll

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Do you think New West city council should sign a carbon emission declaration and pledge form?

No, it's an invasion of privacy. No, the climate change focus should be on policy, not on personal choices. No, it's unfair to those who may have mobility or other challenges. No, for another reason not listed here. Yes, councillors should lead by example. Yes, personal responsibility and policy change can co-exist in the fight against climate change. Yes, it would make a symbolic statement. Yes, for another reason not listed here. Don't know/don't care.

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