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New West police arrest knife-wielding man, discover unresponsive woman

New West police arrest knife-wielding man, discover unresponsive woman

A call about a man wielding a knife in New Westminster led police to a much different discovery. On Tuesday, New Westminster Police Department officers were responding to a report of a man brandishing a knife in the 700 block of Ash Street.
Opinion: Affordable housing opposition smells like New West NIMBYs

Opinion: Affordable housing opposition smells like New West NIMBYs

When it comes to housing in Metro Vancouver, we’re in an affordability crisis. Yeah, I know, that’s a really obvious thing to say, and yet I’m still forced to say something so ridiculously obvious because some folks just don’t get it.
People who love dogs could also end up killing them

People who love dogs could also end up killing them

Each year, the BC SPCA receives nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals who have been left inside vehicles on hot days.
Quick-thinking New West resident helps save a life

Quick-thinking New West resident helps save a life

A quick-thinking New Westminster resident is being credited with helping save a life.
New West theatre reopens Friday with $5 movie deals

New West theatre reopens Friday with $5 movie deals

Landmark Cinemas has announced the theatre at the New Westminster SkyTrain station will reopen this Friday, July 3 with some $5 movie deals.
New West to consider allowing arcade to open in industrial area – temporarily

New West to consider allowing arcade to open in industrial area – temporarily

Doing business in the midst of a global pandemic is no party for a New West-based business. East Van Amusements leases arcade machines to restaurants, pubs and other businesses, including the film industry, and parties.
New West police search for man after ‘indecent act’ near park

New West police search for man after ‘indecent act’ near park

New Westminster Police Department are looking for a suspect in a case of indecent exposure. Police were called on Monday at around 1:45 p.m. to the 400 block of 10 th Street for a report of a man committing an indecent act.
B.C. road checks focusing on impaired drivers in July

B.C. road checks focusing on impaired drivers in July

While restaurants and pubs begin to re-open for the summer, police will be setting up more road checks to make sure impaired drivers are kept off the roads this month.
B.C. eases restrictions on nursing home visits

B.C. eases restrictions on nursing home visits

One visitor allowed for each resident; must be pre-booked with facility
B.C. fruit shortage predicted as farmers make COVID-19 cuts

B.C. fruit shortage predicted as farmers make COVID-19 cuts

B.C. orchardists say they are planting, harvesting less this summer as costs rise and COVID-19 impacts everything from planting to picking