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Second man sentenced in brutal New West home invasion

Second man sentenced in brutal New West home invasion

65-year-old widower beaten, hit with a hammer, slashed with a knife during break-in.
BC Greens to meet in New Westminster this weekend

BC Greens to meet in New Westminster this weekend

New Westminster is getting a little green this weekend. The B.C. Green Party is hosting its 2019 convention and annual general meeting from June 7 to 9 in New West. “This is the only event of its size in 2019 for B.C.
UPDATED: Anti-SOGI talk cancelled at New West's Douglas College

UPDATED: Anti-SOGI talk cancelled at New West's Douglas College

Jenn Smith, a vocal anti-SOGI activist, was 'not forthcoming' in his registration for the event, college says
Uptown highrise with separate entrances for renters and owners heading to hearing

Uptown highrise with separate entrances for renters and owners heading to hearing

A 29-storey building that includes a mix of strata and rental units is heading to public hearing later this month. Orr Development Corp.
New West power outage prompts review of communications protocols

New West power outage prompts review of communications protocols

The City of New Westminster is reviewing its communications protocols after some residents and businesses were left without power for nearly 24 hours. The city started receiving calls about a power outage around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.
Metro Vancouver gas prices set to fall over 9 cents per litre this week

Metro Vancouver gas prices set to fall over 9 cents per litre this week

The Lower Mainland is set to see a three cent per litre drop overnight on Wednesday
'Life changing': New Westminster schools committee talks $10-a-day child care

'Life changing': New Westminster schools committee talks $10-a-day child care

School board could be 32nd in province to endorse universal $10-a-day child carein B.C.
Truck driver hits and kills New Westminster motorcyclist

Truck driver hits and kills New Westminster motorcyclist

KETTLE FALLS, Wash. — A British Columbia man was killed Tuesday morning when his motorcycle was struck by a dumptruck at the intersection of Highways 20 and 395 about four miles northwest of the city. A 69-year-old motorcyclist named David P.
Water tunnel to provide gathering space in downtown New West

Water tunnel to provide gathering space in downtown New West

More lighting and more trees – that’s New Westminster city council’s hope for a downtown site owned by Metro Vancouver that aims to become a gathering place for residents.
The New West Record wins three national newspaper awards

The New West Record wins three national newspaper awards

The Record - New Westminster’s community newspaper - has been honoured for excellence in a national newspaper competition that recognizes the best in community journalism.