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New West council meets for final time in 2019

New West council meets for final time in 2019

It’s down to the wire for council meetings in 2019. New Westminster city council is poised to wrap up its final regular meeting of 2019 on Dec. 9. Looking ahead to 2020,council is set to have 21 regular meetings in 2020.

Role of faith in Canadian society still a source of debate

New Angus Reid Institute survey found while most Canadians believe in a higher power, they still favour a more secular nation
Here we go again: Union threatens a SkyTrain shutdown

Here we go again: Union threatens a SkyTrain shutdown

Here we go again.
Switch to permanent Daylight Savings Time reckless: sleep scientists

Switch to permanent Daylight Savings Time reckless: sleep scientists

"It’s not about personal preference. We’re talking about how light affects our physiology," says SFU sleep scientist
YVR wants TransLink to extend rapid transit south of the Fraser

YVR wants TransLink to extend rapid transit south of the Fraser

The airport authority outlined its key priorities for TransLink’s new 30-year transit strategy
Check out Anvil Centre's Winter Celebrations in New West

Check out Anvil Centre's Winter Celebrations in New West

A winter labyrinth, a Festivus comedy show, a Solstice Pride Ball and non-stop free entertainment are all on offer as part of the Anvil Centre's Winter Celebrations from Dec. 18 to Jan. 5
Here are the winners of The Growler’s 2019 Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards

Here are the winners of The Growler’s 2019 Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards

It’s the festive season, so let’s celebrate all the incredible craft beer being brewed in our province — and what better way to do that than with the Growler’s 2019 B.C.
You can use this interactive map to see how much snow is falling in B.C.

You can use this interactive map to see how much snow is falling in B.C.

Want to know if there’s less snow falling this year compared to past years in British Columbia? Finding out is snow problem at all. The B.C.
TransLink to install braille signs at Metro Vancouver bus stops

TransLink to install braille signs at Metro Vancouver bus stops

Beginning in 2020, tactile and braille signs will be installed at every bus stop in the region
More money, more breaks for Metro Van transit workers

More money, more breaks for Metro Van transit workers

Nearly 5,000 union members vote to approve new 3-year contract