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Things will stay a little wild on this New West boulevard – for at least a year

Things will stay a little wild on this New West boulevard – for at least a year

New wild grasses, clover and wildflower planting are coming to New Westminster boulevard: ‘It's very lush and green and a little more puffy’
Should New West remove the U.S. flag from Queen's Park Arena?

Should New West remove the U.S. flag from Queen's Park Arena?

Two councillors want New Westminster to follow the lead of several Ontario cities that have taken down the American flag at civic facilities.
Who is running in New Westminster's new federal riding?

Who is running in New Westminster's new federal riding?

New West voters will be voting in the new New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville riding for the 2025 federal election.
$3.6M project on Sixth and Belmont streets underway in New West

$3.6M project on Sixth and Belmont streets underway in New West

Streetscape project aims to transform Uptown New West into a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming space for residents and visitors.
Groovy New West bookstore launches publishing company

Groovy New West bookstore launches publishing company

New West-based business publishes Dream Punk: A Nightscape.
It's out with the logs and in with wildflowers and grasses on this New West boulevard

It's out with the logs and in with wildflowers and grasses on this New West boulevard

A mix of wildflowers and grasses will be sprouting up on Fifth Street this spring as city hall dials back its biodiversity efforts and responds to "mixed" feedback from residents.
7 things to do in New Westminster this weekend

7 things to do in New Westminster this weekend

Live music and theatre, family fun, and a comic festival are among this weekend's happenings in New West.
Woman punched in the face in random assault in downtown New West

Woman punched in the face in random assault in downtown New West

A New Westminster woman is recovering after being punched by a stranger: 'My first reaction was: did this really happen?'
Big Brothers is now at the Coquitlam recycling and waste centre

Big Brothers is now at the Coquitlam recycling and waste centre

Metro Vancouver recently joined forces with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver to accept reusable household objects at its United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (995 United Blvd.) by Eaglequest Golf.
New West Farmers Market kicks off 16th season with a block party

New West Farmers Market kicks off 16th season with a block party

Local vendors, live entertainment, kids' activities and more — it's all happening at the return of the farmers market on March 27.