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New Westminster seeks input on pandemic recovery planning

New Westminster seeks input on pandemic recovery planning

The City of New Westminster wants your input on its COVID-19 recovery planning. Along with completing an online survey , the city is inviting people to attend small group discussions on the topic.
New West council supports federal subsidy to help businesses

New West council supports federal subsidy to help businesses

MP says CEWS doesn’t go far enough
New Westminster Public Library to reopen in August

New Westminster Public Library to reopen in August

The main branch of the New Westminster Public Library is reopening earlier than expected – but it’s going to take a bit longer for the Queensborough branch to reopen.
More COVID-19 warnings issued for flights arriving at YVR

More COVID-19 warnings issued for flights arriving at YVR

Warnings of possible COVID-19 exposures have been issued for three more flights that recently landed in Vancouver. The flights, both domestic and international, are posted on the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's website.
Anonymous donor puts arts funding campaign over the top

Anonymous donor puts arts funding campaign over the top

An anonymous donor has painted a prettier picture for the arts in New Westminster.
RCMP impound Lamborghini for speeding 131 km/hr in a 60 zone

RCMP impound Lamborghini for speeding 131 km/hr in a 60 zone

There may still be fewer cars on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but drivers should note that the Surrey RCMP Traffic Unit is still active on the city's streets.
Ride hailing attempts pandemic course correction

Ride hailing attempts pandemic course correction

Lyft’s B.C. general manager says Phase 3 marks ‘relaunching’ of stalled services
In first visit since easing, teary daughter reconnects with 100-year-old mother

In first visit since easing, teary daughter reconnects with 100-year-old mother

Victoria’s Brenda Brophy tried in vain to hold back tears on Friday as she said goodbye to her 100-year-old mother following their first official meeting since visitation restrictions for long-term-care and assisted-living homes were eased last week
300 more sailings, B.C. Ferries loosens restrictions

300 more sailings, B.C. Ferries loosens restrictions

B.C. Ferries is loosening some restrictions and increasing capacity as summer travel within the province grows.
Passengers on flight from Mexico City to YVR warned of possible COVID exposure

Passengers on flight from Mexico City to YVR warned of possible COVID exposure

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control recently added Aeromexico flight 696 to its list of flights where at least one passenger has been found to be infected with the virus causing COVID-19.