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New Westminster ponders ban on single-use plastic bags and straws

New Westminster wants to see what the province proposes before considering a ban on single-use items.
Here’s why Queensborough could have two cannabis shops

Here’s why Queensborough could have two cannabis shops

Public hearing set for government-run store
No end in sight for OD crisis, despite drop in deaths in New West

No end in sight for OD crisis, despite drop in deaths in New West

The overdose crisis is far from over, even as the rate of overdose deaths saw a dramatic drop in the first half of 2019, says one New Westminster front-line worker.
New West motorists urged to drive safely as kids return to school

New West motorists urged to drive safely as kids return to school

As kids prepare to return to school next week, motorists are being reminded to be alert.
Province helps fund bus for New Westminster seniors

Province helps fund bus for New Westminster seniors

The Seniors Services Society is getting help buying a new set of wheels with help from the provincial government. The province is providing approximately $1.
New West police board to talk MMIWG calls for justice

New West police board to talk MMIWG calls for justice

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to come up in September following recent city council motion
No more Frogger for New West residents crossing Stewardson Way

No more Frogger for New West residents crossing Stewardson Way

West End residents are thrilled they can finally cross Stewardson Way without risking life and limb. The West End Residents’ Association is pleased that the long-awaited pedestrian overpass near Grimston Park is nearing completion.
Copper pipe theft leads to gas leak in vacant house in New West

Copper pipe theft leads to gas leak in vacant house in New West

Police are investigating the theft of copper piping that caused a gas leak in a vacant house in the area of 1st Street and Royal Avenue Sunday afternoon, disrupting traffic in the area.
Burnaby man runs 'every inch of every street' in New West

Burnaby man runs 'every inch of every street' in New West

Between 66 running sessions, one Burnaby man has covered 299.8 kilometres, running every street in New Westminster.
The New West Record readers have spoken – here are their favourites

The New West Record readers have spoken – here are their favourites

It’s a tradition the New Westminster business community looks forward to each year. The Record asks its readers to tell them who their favourites are in a wide array of categories.