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COVID-19 pandemic is driving New West crime numbers down

COVID-19 pandemic is driving New West crime numbers down

But New Westminster police still have concerns about some crime numbers, including business break-and-enters, thefts from auto, and domestic violence
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Canadian Starbucks stores preparing to re-open for walk-ins

Canadian Starbucks stores preparing to re-open for walk-ins

The crazy line-ups many of us have witnessed at Starbucks drive-thrus may be about to end. Starting this week, Starbucks Canada is preparing to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May.
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New West approves fines for COVID-19 park infractions

New West approves fines for COVID-19 park infractions

If you break into park spaces that are closed because of COVID-19, it could cost you.
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Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

City manager warns council that revenues will not be at pre-pandemic levels
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Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Cuts to 11 politicians’ salaries translates to $108,000 in savings
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Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Prime Minister won't commit to mandating meat-processing plants stay open
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COVID-19 task forces to consider graffiti outbreak in New West

COVID-19 task forces to consider graffiti outbreak in New West

Task forces also to consider artwork on boarded up buildings
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'Very small number' of Downtown Eastside residents have COVID-19

'Very small number' of Downtown Eastside residents have COVID-19

The number of people in the Downtown Eastside who have contracted COVID-19 remains low but health officials still refuse to release specific numbers. But Dr.
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New Westminster-Burnaby MP: time for a shared sacrifice

New Westminster-Burnaby MP: time for a shared sacrifice

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian wants the federal government to ensure no one gets forgotten in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ICBC taking knowledge tests by appointments next month

ICBC taking knowledge tests by appointments next month

ICBC announced they will be allowing some customers to take their knowledge tests starting May 4. All knowledge tests are by appointments only and at specific ICBC locations to make sure physical distancing guidelines are followed.
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