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New West seeks input on new skate park

New West seeks input on new skate park

The skate park will be leaving its longtime home at Mercer Stadium, but the city wants input on its new location. As part of the construction of a new high school, the skate park must be relocated from its current home at Mercer Stadium.
New West arcade proposal put on hold

New West arcade proposal put on hold

A Surrey man has encountered another hurdle in his quest to help gamers go back in time.
Here's what New West city council made in 2016

Here's what New West city council made in 2016

New Westminster taxpayers paid nearly half a million dollars on city council in 2016. A report to council indicates that Mayor Jonathan Cote was paid $106,456 in 2016, while the city’s six councillors all had remuneration of $45,353 or $45,397.
How much do City of New Westminster employees make?

How much do City of New Westminster employees make?

The City of New Westminster shelled out more than $50 million to its employees in 2016. The city’s statement of financial information for 2016 shows the city paid remuneration of $50,746,287 to its employees, excluding sworn police officers.
New Westminster plans for replacement of Queen's Park Arenex

New Westminster plans for replacement of Queen's Park Arenex

A new 24,000 square foot multi-sport facility will allow the city to resume operating programs once offered in the Arenex – and even more.
New Westminster approves creation of conservation area in Queen’s Park

New Westminster approves creation of conservation area in Queen’s Park

New Westminster is set to be home to the largest heritage conservation area in Western Canada.
Parent launches petition to get ditches filled

Parent launches petition to get ditches filled

After a two-year-old girl drowned in a ditch last week, a Queensborough mother is calling on the City of New Westminster to fill all ditches in the neighbourhood immediately.
Tenants sound alarm about renovictions

Tenants sound alarm about renovictions

Residents of a Brow of the Hill apartment building have received two months’ notice to move out
New West condo owner upset over flyer

New West condo owner upset over flyer

A New Westminster woman is upset about a flyer posted in the building’s common areas promoting hate against young people. Olga Savchuk lives at 74 Richmond Street, one of three buildings that make up Governor’s Court.
New Westminster seeks input on skate park location

New Westminster seeks input on skate park location

The skate park will be leaving its longtime home in Mercer Stadium, but the city wants input on its new location. As part of the construction of a new high school, the skate park must be relocated from its current home at Mercer Stadium.