New Westminster Community News

New Westminster artists invited to find inspiration in music

Mystery Music in Art is a new community collaboration featuring music and visual arts, and people of all ages are being invited to take part

May 18, 2021 6:05 PM Read more >

Union takes aim at clerical, custodial cutbacks in New West schools

CUPE Local 409 president says cuts will leave clerical staff working "precarious hours" in the new school year

May 18, 2021 11:58 AM Read more >

May 23 is Komagata Maru Remembrance Day in New Westminster

Actions in the works to commemorate Komagata Maru

May 18, 2021 9:19 AM Read more >

Richard McBride Elementary School construction 'humming along' in New West

The $34.9-million replacement school is on track for a December 2021 opening

May 18, 2021 8:05 AM Read more >

New Westminster school district won't put money into climate action in 2021/22

School district says climate action was a lower priority for spending than areas such as mental health, but it's finding 'cost-neutral' ways to pursue its climate goals

May 17, 2021 6:02 PM Read more >

New West trustees advocate for catch-up of school-based immunizations

School board wants to make sure routine childhood immunizations don't get lost in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

May 17, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

New West residents urged to play it safe in the sun

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May 14, 2021 6:05 PM Read more >

New West school trustees vote themselves a 2% pay hike

Two trustees opposed the increase, which takes effect July 1

May 13, 2021 6:05 PM Read more >

New West mom aims to inspire children to dig gardening

A small space is all that’s needed to get started

May 13, 2021 3:56 PM Read more >

New West health contact centre aiming to save lives

Centre provides a variety of services

May 13, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

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