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Labour activist seeks NDP nod in New Westminster

Labour activist seeks NDP nod in New Westminster

Working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic helped convince Jennifer Whiteside to seek the NDP nomination in New Westminster.
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New Westminster fire chief expects Pier Park fire to be out within days

New Westminster fire chief expects Pier Park fire to be out within days

It’s likely days – not weeks – before the Westminster Pier Park fire is extinguished.
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New nightlife and liquor service laws in B.C. now subject to enforcement, fines for violations

New nightlife and liquor service laws in B.C. now subject to enforcement, fines for violations

Police and other provincial agencies will be enforcing the most recent set of COVID-19 restrictions for bars, restaurants, nightclubs and banquet halls.
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B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

British Columbians will go to the polls on Oct. 24 to choose the provincial government that will lead them through the COVID-19 pandemic and the next four years. Lt.-Gov.
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Cancer Drivers co-founder retiring

Cancer Drivers co-founder retiring

George Garrett — award-winning journalist, beloved community champion and a co-founder of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society has announced his retirement from the Board of the Society.
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Time’s almost up to complete New Westminster arcade survey

Time’s almost up to complete New Westminster arcade survey

You’ll have to act fast if you want to provide input about a local arcade’s plan to serve alcohol. The City of New Westminster is surveying citizens abut a proposal to allow liquor service at Capital City Arcade at 457 East Columbia St.
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Higher fine for 'dooring' a cyclist now in effect

Higher fine for 'dooring' a cyclist now in effect

The fine for “dooring” a cyclist went up to $368 on Sept. 21, 2020.
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New Westminster school granted $125,000 in playground funding

New Westminster school granted $125,000 in playground funding

An elementary school in New Westminster has been approved for new provincial funding for a playground. Queen Elizabeth Elementary is on a list of 40 B.C. schools that are receiving the funding “towards purchasing a new, accessible playground.
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Former prime minister John Turner dead at 91

Former prime minister John Turner dead at 91

Former prime minister John Turner, whose odyssey from a "Liberal dream in motion" to a political anachronism spanned 30 years, has died at the age of 91.
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New Westminster City Hall to reopen for drop-ins on Sept. 23

New Westminster City Hall to reopen for drop-ins on Sept. 23

Appointments still encouraged
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