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Construction of New Westminster Secondary replacement school is on time and on budget

Construction of New Westminster Secondary replacement school is on time and on budget

Construction of the new $106.5 million New Westminster Secondary School is moving along on time and on budget, according to the school district. Project officer Grant Lachmuth, Black Wolf Consulting Inc.
New West Police release shocking video of hit-and-run hoping someone can identify the driver

New West Police release shocking video of hit-and-run hoping someone can identify the driver

Warning: some readers might find the video disturbing
New Westminster residents appeal for relief from pile driving noise

New Westminster residents appeal for relief from pile driving noise

City struggles to find ways to address concerns at "challenging" site
Study ranks Canada #1 in the world for quality of life

Study ranks Canada #1 in the world for quality of life

This is the country’s fourth year in a row in the ranking’s top spot
Weaver calls on MLA Linda Reid to step down over whistleblower’s claims

Weaver calls on MLA Linda Reid to step down over whistleblower’s claims

Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver: It’s essential to restore trust; MLA and assistant deputy Speaker Linda Reid: We must respect the process
TransLink's new 'all-door boarding' set to open Feb. 2

TransLink's new 'all-door boarding' set to open Feb. 2

If there’s one thing I hate about taking the SkyTrain (other than watching young, able-bodied people not give up their seats to seniors) it’s the main platform at the Commercial–Broadway station.
Study uses rinkside concussion testing to provide new insight into brain injuries

Study uses rinkside concussion testing to provide new insight into brain injuries

Research team led by North Vancouver neuroscientist Dr. Ryan D'Arcy examines concussions in hockey
B.C. sets record for number of batteries recycled

B.C. sets record for number of batteries recycled

Call2Recycle Canada - a national consumer battery collection and recycling program - reports that Canadians recycled more than 2.7-million kilograms of batteries in 2018 - an increase of three per cent over 2017 and a record for the organization.
Legislature expenses: Speaker’s report alleges coverups, doctoring

Legislature expenses: Speaker’s report alleges coverups, doctoring

The B.C. legislature Speaker’s report detailing “flagrant overspending” of taxpayers’ money by two senior managers at the B.C. legislature also alleges there were attempts to cover it up.
'We're not very materialistic,' says new lottery winner

'We're not very materialistic,' says new lottery winner

Peter Mitford may now have a million dollars, but that doesn’t mean he’s getting any shiny new toys. Instead, Mitford has globetrotting plans with his family after winning big on Lotto 6/49.