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'Take a deep breath,' counsels BCTF president as she seeks 'solid' plan

'Take a deep breath,' counsels BCTF president as she seeks 'solid' plan

Reduced classroom density, more clarity on mask-wearing for staff and students among Teri Mooring's concerns
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Someone stole a New West child's mobility aid

Someone stole a New West child's mobility aid

The New Westminster Police Department is looking for help to recover a local child’s mobility aid that was stolen. Police tweeted out photos of the mobility aid on Wednesday, asking for tips. The tweet included photos of the device.
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BC SPCA partners with Crime Stoppers on animal cruelty

BC SPCA partners with Crime Stoppers on animal cruelty

People can now report animal cruelty like any other crime to Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers and BC SPCA are partnering together to help animals who have been neglected.
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Les Leyne: Mass hiring of contact tracers suggests B.C. is bracing for COVID-19 surge

Les Leyne: Mass hiring of contact tracers suggests B.C. is bracing for COVID-19 surge

B.C. has made a major new commitment to one COVID-19 response tactic that suggests officials are more certain now that a surge in cases is coming this fall, if not sooner.
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B.C. reports 85 new COVID-19 cases – most in more than 15 weeks

B.C. reports 85 new COVID-19 cases – most in more than 15 weeks

More people are actively fighting COVID-19 infections in B.C. than at any time since May 9
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B.C. Premier calls on 'Deadpool', other celebrities to spread COVID-19 messages

B.C. Premier calls on 'Deadpool', other celebrities to spread COVID-19 messages

The call comes on a day where B.C. registered the highest number of new cases in a 24-hour period.
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B.C. to hire 500 new contact tracers to handle COVID-19 surge

B.C. to hire 500 new contact tracers to handle COVID-19 surge

Premier Horgan also warned of more severe penalties if private house parties continue to contribute to the growing caseload in the province.
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New West numbers report details power outages, Q to Q trips and more

New West numbers report details power outages, Q to Q trips and more

Numbers only part of New Westminster’s story
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For this New West family, the Beirut explosion hit close to home

For this New West family, the Beirut explosion hit close to home

George El Issa is relieved that he brought his parents to Canada just three days before the devastating blast took out his family's neighbourhood. Now he's hoping New Westminster residents will help him help his homeland.
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B.C. seniors warned about lottery scams

B.C. seniors warned about lottery scams

Seniors are being warned to be “particularly vigilant,” about losing money in sweepstakes, lottery and prize scams.
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