In the Community

Brady Pawlyshyn tried a number of addiction treatment programs before finally finding the right place, where staff provided the care he needed. Like some people who use substances, he experienced the revolving door of sobriety and relapse.

Burnaby resident Felix “Toto” Gonzalez, who also coached in New Westminster, died suddenly on Feb. 22

RCAP and POWER programs don't want to stay at Columbia Square Plaza forever, but they do want a central location that's convenient for New Westminster students

Public input process on renaming the Sapperton school has just closed, and a renaming committee will have a report back to New Westminster school board in May

What's happening Around Town

June Harrison penned memoir in months leading up to her death

COVID-19 pandemic puts a slight dent in plans to walk 5.5 million steps

Stronger adult relationships, nutrition and sleep are key areas of need to improve student well-being, according to a New Westminster school district study

FSA literacy and numeracy results and high school completion rates are all on the rise, and New Westminster results are well above the B.C. numbers

Highlights from a 2019/20 New Westminster student learning survey show gains among Grade 12 students in their sense of connection to school