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New West to 'refresh' problem-plagued uptown parklet

New West to 'refresh' problem-plagued uptown parklet

The Belmont Street parklet is getting a new look in an effort to address neighbourhood concerns and undesirable activity.
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Woman charged with attempted murder in New West

Woman charged with attempted murder in New West

Police respond to 12th Street stabbing Sunday
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B.C. sees 'dramatic increase' in vaccinations through catch-up program: minister

B.C. sees 'dramatic increase' in vaccinations through catch-up program: minister

Health Minister Adrian Dix says British Columbia has seen a "dramatic increase" in the number of children vaccinated against measles since the introduction of a provincial program targeting the infectious disease.
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B.C. teachers expect contract to expire without new deal

B.C. teachers expect contract to expire without new deal

B.C. teachers don’t expect a new deal with the province by the time their contract expires at the end of June, says Jason Gammon. “What we’ve been hearing from [the B.C.
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Richmond MP denies representing alleged Chinese cartel member

Richmond MP denies representing alleged Chinese cartel member

Steveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido distances himself from property cases including deal involving alleged member of Big Circle Boys gang
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Cities designed to exclude vulnerable people, New West conference hears

Cities designed to exclude vulnerable people, New West conference hears

Decades of city planning that has focused on cars make unsafe spaces for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly those with disabilities and impairments, conference attendees heard in New Westminster Tuesday. The B.C.
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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light, again

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light, again

Approval of expansion comes with eight new accommodation measures to address First Nations concerns
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No butts about it: tossing your cigarette on the ground is unacceptable

No butts about it: tossing your cigarette on the ground is unacceptable

Vancouver smokers toss one million butts a day onto our sidewalks and streets
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Full Buck Moon to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies next month

Full Buck Moon to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies next month

The July full moon marks a time of renewal...
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Midnight ferry sailings return for peak weekends

Midnight ferry sailings return for peak weekends

B.C. Ferries is bringing back midnight sailings this summer as the corporation ramps up for its busiest season. Extra sailings and seasonal adjustments to schedules begin Friday.
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