Highlights

In Canada’s culture wars, most agree on two things — climate and capitalism

A majority of Canadians acknowledge the reality of climate change but question the impact capitalism is having on driving a wealth gap, according to an Angus Reid Forum poll

Oct 12, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >

B.C. couple fined during housing crunch for living in RV on family acreage

The Vernon, B.C., family is 'baffled' that amid a housing crisis, the city has fined them for living in an RV on private property

Oct 12, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

New West’s changing skyline: Pier West towers hit top heights

665 new homes coming to Pier West: A “complex and historic engineering and construction achievement” in New Westminster

Oct 12, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

New West's movie theatre screening Halloween classics at scary good price

Landmark Cinemas in New Westminster will be playing a pair of iconic October flicks — one for the family and one (maybe) not so much.

Oct 12, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

B.C. church group, caught between Israel-Hamas war, struggles to get home

'...the Canadian government didn’t help at all.'

Oct 12, 2023 2:56 PM Read more >

Looking to travel over the November long weekend? Here are the cheapest Vancouver flights

And some helpful things to keep in mind.

Oct 12, 2023 2:55 PM Read more >

Loving, proud, kind, joyful: Who were the three Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Mizrachi, 22, from Vancouver was described as 'larger than life with a big personality'

Oct 12, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Industry prepares as avian flu cases expected to increase as birds migrate south

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's latest available data show there have been 330 infected flocks countrywide, affecting 7,773,000 birds, as of Sept. 28.

Oct 12, 2023 2:41 PM Read more >

First-of-its-kind forum in New West to discuss period poverty solutions

Douglas College in New Westminster will host to an inaugural two-day symposium by United Way BC, Oct. 20 and 21.

Oct 12, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

B.C. ordered to pay $10M for denying Squamish power project

Justice Kevin Loo said Greengen Holdings Ltd lost an opportunity to achieve a completed and profitable hydro-electric project.

Oct 12, 2023 1:20 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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