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New West doctor named 'health care hero' for RCH innovations

New West doctor named 'health care hero' for RCH innovations

As both a change agent and best practice innovator at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) for almost three decades, anesthesiologist Dr. Richard Merchant’s work has made him legendary.
New West man wins lottery, says he'll spend it on daughters' weddings

New West man wins lottery, says he'll spend it on daughters' weddings

He had to check it a few times to make sure
New West school moves ECE program online to boost accessibility

New West school moves ECE program online to boost accessibility

Douglas College aims to make education easier to access for people already working
Royal City Literary Arts Society keeps word events alive through COVID-19

Royal City Literary Arts Society keeps word events alive through COVID-19

Tellers of Short Tales, writing workshops and Poetic Justice are all continuing in virtual format, and the Write On! contest is accepting entries until April 1
Are you ready for it? Cherry blossom season is here, Vancouver (PHOTOS)

Are you ready for it? Cherry blossom season is here, Vancouver (PHOTOS)

It's heeeeeeeeere! 🌸 😍 📸
New province-wide initiative supports low-income seniors

New province-wide initiative supports low-income seniors

Seniors Services Society has partnered with other housing and social service providers across the province to develop several innovative programs in response to the diverse needs of low-income seniors
MirNs opens at New Westminster's New Media Gallery

MirNs opens at New Westminster's New Media Gallery

Work by international artists offers an interactive, no-touch experience for visitors at the gallery at Anvil Centre
Bouquets of flowers and 100 handwritten letters sent to seniors in New West (PHOTOS)

Bouquets of flowers and 100 handwritten letters sent to seniors in New West (PHOTOS)

The seniors of the Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Residence received the flowers and letters last Saturday
Queen's Park heritage agreement gets nod from New Westminster council

Queen's Park heritage agreement gets nod from New Westminster council

Neighbours raised concerns about plan to subdivide the lot at 221 Townsend Pl. and build a second home on the property, in exchange for restoring and protecting a unique 1907 prefab cottage
Metro Hall gets OK for expanded liquor licence in New West

Metro Hall gets OK for expanded liquor licence in New West

The change will allow the downtown banquet venue to bypass the need for special event permits every time it hosts a function with liquor service