New Westminster Community News

Sapperton cannabis shop headed for public hearing after New West council vote

North Root Cannabis Co. could set up shop in the premises currently occupied by Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, but its application needs to go to a public hearing first

Mar 30, 2021 11:48 AM Read more >

New West taking another look at Hume Park Pool closure

Councillors ask city staff to take another look at what it would take to open the popular Sapperton pool this summer, after news that it would remain closed prompted a petition from residents

Mar 30, 2021 9:27 AM Read more >

Burnaby-New West athletes didn't get to race, but still ran onto All-Academic Team

Simon Fraser junior Emily Chilton and sophomore Teagan Harris did not get the chance to run the course this season but they maintained excellence in their academic courses.

Mar 27, 2021 6:47 AM Read more >

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.

Mar 27, 2021 6:05 AM Read more >

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

He had to check it a few times to make sure

Mar 26, 2021 11:38 AM Read more >

New West school moves ECE program online to boost accessibility

Douglas College aims to make education easier to access for people already working

Mar 26, 2021 9:02 AM Read more >

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

Mar 25, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

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

It's heeeeeeeeere! 🌸 😍 📸

Mar 25, 2021 9:07 AM Read more >

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

Mar 25, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

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

Mar 24, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

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