Skip to content

Local News

UPDATE: New Westminster Police investigate early-morning assault in Pier Park

UPDATE: New Westminster Police investigate early-morning assault in Pier Park

Westminster Pier Park is off-limits while police investigate an early-morning assault. About 12:15 a.m. this morning, patrol officers responded to a report of a fight at Westminster Pier Park.
Future New West schools may share space with other developments

Future New West schools may share space with other developments

With little space and growing base of young families, finding new school sites will be a challenge for district officials
GRINDING GEARS: Here's how you should handle road rage encounters

GRINDING GEARS: Here's how you should handle road rage encounters

Slow down, look for alternate routes when you encounter an angry driver
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Vancouver airport

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Vancouver airport

A passenger with the disease had a layover at Vancouver International Airport on June 9
Massey Tunnel safe despite multiple replicated inspection reports: Ministry

Massey Tunnel safe despite multiple replicated inspection reports: Ministry

Reports confused over whether tunnel inspected annually or not
Police seeking help locating missing New West woman

Police seeking help locating missing New West woman

Ranger last seen in 300 block of Sherbrooke Street at 1 p.m. June 12
Controversial development plan, cannabis on deck for New West council

Controversial development plan, cannabis on deck for New West council

One contentious development plan, two cannabis stores and a mix of other projects could make for a long night when New Westminster city council holds its final public hearing before summer break.
British Columbians want change when it comes to child care: survey

British Columbians want change when it comes to child care: survey

After Quebec began the implementation of a nearly universal child care system in 1997, many other jurisdictions in Canada have attempted to emulate the policy.
New West schools look at expanding nutrition program to all schools

New West schools look at expanding nutrition program to all schools

New Westminster school trustees are skeptical of a five-year commitment to a program that seeks to bring equitable access to nutrition in schools as the district considers expanding the program.
New West community commemorates legacy of Olivia Malcom

New West community commemorates legacy of Olivia Malcom

Olivia Malcom Kindness Foundation donates to charity, bursaries