Highlights

House petition calls on Trudeau to legislate protection of land and sea

NDP MP Richard Cannings sponsored a petition to the House of Commons calling on Canada to introduce legislation that would force it to protect 30% of land and seas by 2030.

Nov 23, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Got ideas on how this New West area should be redesigned? It could put $5K in your pocket

The city has issued a challenge seeking "bold" and "cutting edge" redesigns of the neighbourhood around 22nd Street SkyTrain Station.

Nov 23, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Red Ribbon sober driving campaign launches in West Vancouver

With Christmas just around the corner, MADD has launched its campaign to promote sober driving during the holiday season.

Nov 23, 2023 5:56 PM Read more >

B.C. minister's memo on 'big and shiny' affordability plan lands in Opposition hands

VICTORIA — A British Columbia cabinet minister says she mistakenly dropped a memo to herself describing a "big and shiny" affordability measure that mysteriously ended up in the hands of the Opposition BC United party.

Nov 23, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

B.C. drug recovery homes need investigation and regulation: Moms Stop the Harm

Moms Stop the Harm want private recovery homes and treatment centres regulated after stories of alleged harm and abuse.

Nov 23, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

$Shopper sues Costco over fractured ribs, vertebrae from Burnaby store fall$

Shopper sues Costco over fractured ribs, vertebrae from Burnaby store fall

Anna Rosa De Mitri says she stepped on a pallet to reach some produce at the Brighton Avenue Costco when the pallet snapped.

Nov 23, 2023 4:40 PM Read more >

Dozens of B.C. civil lawsuits filed in alleged bogus nurse case

The lawsuits claim the Provincial Health Services Authority and the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives were negligent in hiring practices and nurse oversight.

Nov 23, 2023 4:31 PM Read more >

B.C. Liberal MP urges immediate emissions cap on oil and gas sector

In a letter to cabinet, Liberal MP Patrick Weiler called on government to set an emissions cap that "does not contain any extensions, exceptions or loopholes."

Nov 23, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Two New West schools to welcome 200 more students in 2025

B.C. has funded a combined $2.6 million to create four new classrooms at both Fraser River Middle and Qayqayt Elementary schools.

Nov 23, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Surrey RCMP issue warning of high-risk sex offender

Brian Abrosimo was released from prison Nov. 23 and is residing in Surrey.

Nov 23, 2023 2:07 PM Read more >

Community Poll

Participate in our next community poll.

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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