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Man falls 60 feet while trying to pee off B.C. mountain

“(He has) some major lower-body injuries, possible broken ankles, broken legs”

Jun 12, 2019 11:33 AM Read more >

Baby attacked by family dog flown to Vancouver hospital

A B.C. family is living a nightmare after they say their baby was attacked by their own dog

Jun 12, 2019 11:13 AM Read more >

Two New West eyewear shops a block apart smashed in 4 days

Windows smashed and thousands of dollars of product stolen from two shops about a block apart on 6th Street

Jun 12, 2019 10:39 AM Read more >

River otter dies after drowning in illegal fish trap on New West waterfront

A river otter’s life came to a tragic end in an illegal fishing trap on New Westminster’s waterfront.

Jun 12, 2019 9:35 AM Read more >

Hot dog! You can buy this frankly awesome ‘wiener mobile’ in the Lower Mainland right now

UPDATE JUNE 17: This listing was flagged for removal on Craigslist, and has all the markings of a copy-cat prank posting.

Jun 12, 2019 8:59 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Here’s when you’ll get a chance to have your say about two cannabis shops in New West

Two proposed cannabis shops in New Westminster are heading to public hearings this month. On June 24, council will consider applications for two of the five initial cannabis shops being considered in the city: Muse Cannabis at 532 Sixth St.

Jun 11, 2019 5:35 PM Read more >

Three city employees make the $200,000 club in 2018

Three City of New Westminster employees topped the $200,000 mark in 2018. The city’s recently released statement of financial information (SOFI) lists the 268 employees earning $75,000 or more in 2018.

Jun 11, 2019 4:35 PM Read more >

Here's why New West city council will consider a pay increase

A consultant has recommended city council increase its pay to offset changes to federal taxation changes.

Jun 11, 2019 3:44 PM Read more >

Don't leave skunks in boxes outside New West animal services

Staff say they found skunks inside boxes left outside their office twice in four days – something they said was unusual to find

Jun 11, 2019 2:17 PM Read more >

This is how you deal with the death of a pet

June 11 is World Pet Memorial Day and the BC SPCA is offering tips on how to help pet owners deal with the sad day when they have to say goodbye to a four-legged friend.

Jun 11, 2019 12:25 PM Read more >

Community Poll

Participate in our next community poll.

Do you think New West city council should sign a carbon emission declaration and pledge form?

No, it's an invasion of privacy. No, the climate change focus should be on policy, not on personal choices. No, it's unfair to those who may have mobility or other challenges. No, for another reason not listed here. Yes, councillors should lead by example. Yes, personal responsibility and policy change can co-exist in the fight against climate change. Yes, it would make a symbolic statement. Yes, for another reason not listed here. Don't know/don't care.

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