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Provincewide arrest warrant issued for coin con man

Provincewide arrest warrant issued for coin con man

Police allege the man swindled Lower Mainland banks out of $30,000
The New Westminster fire department is conducting an emergency response exercise this Wednesday

The New Westminster fire department is conducting an emergency response exercise this Wednesday

If you see a group of first responders gathered at the west end of River Drive on Wednesday, don’t panic – they’re just testing their emergency response skills.
Be careful on B.C.’s roads this Thanksgiving weekend

Be careful on B.C.’s roads this Thanksgiving weekend

If you plan to hit the road this long weekend, ICBC is warning drivers to take extra care. On average, four people are killed and 650 people are injured in 2,100 crashes in B.C. over Thanksgiving long weekend. As of Oct.
Pit bull owner fined $1,200 after horses were attacked in Richmond park

Pit bull owner fined $1,200 after horses were attacked in Richmond park

City: Pit bull owners must keep these dogs muzzled and on-leash at all times
New West PD has special officers to spot drivers impaired by cannabis

New West PD has special officers to spot drivers impaired by cannabis

New Westminster police won’t be using a roadside device to detect the presence of cannabis once it becomes legal later this month. Cannabis will be legal across the country as of Oct.
It's already snowing in parts of B.C. and the forecast is calling for more

It's already snowing in parts of B.C. and the forecast is calling for more

As of Monday, Oct.1, the Vancouver weather forecast is predicting a great deal of rainfall throughout the week; however, it is already snowing in parts of B.C.
Woodfibre LNG signs preliminary 13-year export deal

Woodfibre LNG signs preliminary 13-year export deal

Squamish's Woodfibre LNG has reached a preliminary agreement with the first and largest LNG importer in China. As with their other offtake agreements, this deal will be finalized closer to the start of plant operations, according to Woodfibre LNG.
UPDATE: Police have located missing New Westminster teen

UPDATE: Police have located missing New Westminster teen

UPDATE: Angelo Africa has been located safe and sound in Vancouver, according to the New Westminster Police Department. Missing 13 year old Angelo Africa has been located and is safe.
Province issues winter tire warning, officially kills summer vibe

Province issues winter tire warning, officially kills summer vibe

Last week was sunny and warm and wonderful. Well, so much for that. The provincial government announced today that starting on Monday, people need to have winter tires on their vehicles on most British Columbia highways during winter months.
Hair stylists needed for Homelessness Action Week

Hair stylists needed for Homelessness Action Week

Members of the Burnaby Task Force to End Homelessness are looking for hairstylists to volunteer at the annual Connect event during Homelessness Action Week. This is the 13 th time the event will be organized and it’s set to take place Oct.