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Labour Day doesn’t mean the end of summer fun in New West

Labour Day doesn’t mean the end of summer fun in New West

The Week Ahead: Recovery Day, PechaKucha, and the Parkinson Super Walk are but a few of the happenings in New Westminster from Sept. 2 to 8
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Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

It is, truthfully, the best of times and the worst of times, "but workers know differently," claims the New Westminster and Vancouver district labour councils.
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BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

Avoid personal details and leave out info on your child's school if you plan to post a "first day" photo to social media, the Better Business Bureau suggests.
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Pair of New West community leaders earn inaugural Coronation Medal

Pair of New West community leaders earn inaugural Coronation Medal

The two local recipients have been champions of new immigrants, labour workers and the queer community for years.
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New West to ponder micro-retailing opportunities in commercial areas

New West to ponder micro-retailing opportunities in commercial areas

Could shipping containers provide a place for local artists, artisans, crafters and vendors to do business in New Westminster?
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BBB: School's in, but here's three scams returning students should watch for

BBB: School's in, but here's three scams returning students should watch for

Watch out for imposters and don't shop on price along, the Better Business Bureau suggests for students returning to school next month.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Prices are down between four and seven cents at New Westminster fuel stations.
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How Douglas College and SFU hope to mitigate B.C.'s diverse learning educator shortage

How Douglas College and SFU hope to mitigate B.C.'s diverse learning educator shortage

Collaboration between the Burnaby and New West-Coquitlam schools is crucial to support students with disabilities, says SFU spokesperson Dr. Robert Williamson.
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BBB: Seven scams for post-secondary students to avoid

BBB: Seven scams for post-secondary students to avoid

Be wary of identity theft, grant scams and shopping frauds when preparing for the new school year, the Better Business Bureau states.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

All New Westminster gas stations recorded a weekly decrease of at least three cents just in time for the weekend.
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