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Spotlight on: New West Pride Week 2022

Spotlight on: New West Pride Week 2022

Drag shows, trivia nights, sing-alongs and a street festival are just a few of the events planned as part of this year’s event
Five for Friday: Here's where to sip a cocktail in New West

Five for Friday: Here's where to sip a cocktail in New West

Ring in the weekend with a glass of your favourite cocktail. Whether you like it neat or on the rocks, dirty or dry, New Westminster has the perfect spot for you to grab one.
This New West store is set to prove that vegan food is tasty

This New West store is set to prove that vegan food is tasty

You can be a vegan and still like salmon, cheese, and Nutella — Living Tree Foods store in New Westminster is on a mission to offer vegan alternatives to animal-derived food without compromising on taste.
PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Fridays on Front in New Westminster

PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Fridays on Front in New Westminster

Fridays on Front is just one of the events taking place in downtown New Westminster this summer
What's happening this weekend in New West? Our top picks for July 22 to 24

What's happening this weekend in New West? Our top picks for July 22 to 24

The return of the 12th Street Festival of the Arts, Fridays on Front and roller skating - just a few of the things happening in New West this weekend
Find deals - and new-to-you treasures - at Burnaby/New West Thrift Store Crawl

Find deals - and new-to-you treasures - at Burnaby/New West Thrift Store Crawl

Here’s how you can help New West and Burnaby groups – and finds some deals along the way
Paint with Indigenous artist James Groening in New West

Paint with Indigenous artist James Groening in New West

Head to New Westminster’s Moody Park tomorrow to learn the basics of Woodland art — a style of native art that is based on old legends passed down generations.
Fraser River Discovery Centre to focus on flooding

Fraser River Discovery Centre to focus on flooding

New Westminster centre to provide info and activities about flooding at Supers Saturdays on July 23
Cycle with New Westminster grandmas to help African grandmas

Cycle with New Westminster grandmas to help African grandmas

Put on your cycling shorts, and train for a 100 km-ride fundraiser organised by Royal City Gogos — a group of 55 New West-based grandmothers who are raising money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS. 
This artist is behind the cute tiny monsters on New West streets

This artist is behind the cute tiny monsters on New West streets

Artist Elizabeth Cartagena has been adding some colour to the streets of New Westminster with chalk paintings of whimsical dragons and lizards this summer as part of the city's Public Space Activation Program.