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Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

A May 2023 memo from BC Timber Sales gives direction for logging to proceed in certain old-growth forests where First Nations haven't responded or where road building elsewhere is deemed not economically feasible.
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Let's dance: Step into friendship and fun at Century House in New West

Let's dance: Step into friendship and fun at Century House in New West

Century House invites seniors to swing into square dancing on Saturdays
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B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

Every child in B.C. is eligible for a free, one-time $1,200 RESP grant, with no contribution, upon turning six and until the age of nine; but only roughly half of children are receiving it, according to the B.C. government.
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Photos: Six Nations Chiefs defeat New West Salmonbellies to win 2023 Mann Cup

Photos: Six Nations Chiefs defeat New West Salmonbellies to win 2023 Mann Cup

New Westminster Salmonbellies battled through five games with Six Nations team before “electric” hometown crowd
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BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

The B.C. General Employees’ Union wants to see rent control tied to units, which prevents landlords from raising rents an unlimited amount when a new tenant moves in
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B.C. man ordered extradited to U.S. in cocaine-marijuana conspiracy case

B.C. man ordered extradited to U.S. in cocaine-marijuana conspiracy case

Roger Ellingson is allegedly part of a conspiracy to traffic large quantities of drugs and millions of dollars.
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B.C. court upholds $500K wages fine against port trucking companies

B.C. court upholds $500K wages fine against port trucking companies

Regulator's audit found companies owed employee drivers $1.6 million.
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What's happening this weekend in New West? Our top picks for Sept. 14-17

What's happening this weekend in New West? Our top picks for Sept. 14-17

Get set for the annual Terry Fox Run, a ‘big’ career conference and more.
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Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Spending more money on firefighting won't save us, writes Robert Gray.
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New West police officer honoured for work to combat impaired driving

New West police officer honoured for work to combat impaired driving

Const. Chris Faris earned recognition from the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police.
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