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New West environmental group trying to assess pipeline’s impact on trees

New West environmental group trying to assess pipeline’s impact on trees

New Westminster Environmental Partners is trying to assess how many trees near the Brunette River could be at risk if a pipeline plows through the area.
New West environmental group trying to assess pipeline’s impact on trees

New West environmental group trying to assess pipeline’s impact on trees

New Westminster Environmental Partners is trying to assess how many trees near the Brunette River could be at risk if a pipeline plows through the area.
New West cops confirm shooting target not from New West

New West cops confirm shooting target not from New West

A man reportedly targeted in two recent shootings – one in Surrey and one in Burnaby – does not live in New Westminster, despite an RCMP statement to the contrary.
New West man arrested for alleged racial slurs at rec centre

New West man arrested for alleged racial slurs at rec centre

A 46-year-old New Westminster man soaking in a Burnaby rec centre hot tub was arrested Sunday night after allegedly yelling racial slurs, screaming and swearing at staff and other patrons, according to Burnaby RCMP.
New West cops blocked in attempt to scrub off-duty assault from Wikipedia

New West cops blocked in attempt to scrub off-duty assault from Wikipedia

The New Westminster Police Department sought to scrub the record of an assault by an off-duty cop in Vancouver from its Wikipedia page but was blocked by the website’s contributor policies.
You can drink beer and wine on B.C. Ferries sailings out of Vancouver this fall

You can drink beer and wine on B.C. Ferries sailings out of Vancouver this fall

Thirsty B.C. Ferries passengers will have the chance to sip an alcoholic beverage on sailings between Vancouver and Victoria starting this fall.
New West to consider renaming Begbie Street and Begbie Square

New West to consider renaming Begbie Street and Begbie Square

Chief Ahan may be replacing Judge Matthew Baillie Begbie in downtown New West.
Metro food waste program adds 'scrappy' new characters

Metro food waste program adds 'scrappy' new characters

Metro Vancouver is launching an enhanced organics recycling campaign to further build on the region’s waste diversion successes by reminding people, Hey! Food Scraps Aren’t Garbage.
Metro Vancouver taking aim at stink created by pot growers

Metro Vancouver taking aim at stink created by pot growers

Metro Vancouver is taking a crack at regulating emissions from marijuana growing operations that are causing a stink.
New West police launching new high school-age recruitment program

New West police launching new high school-age recruitment program

The New Westminster Police Department is kicking off a new program shortly that will mentor high school students considering joining the force.