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Cat attacks: How to prevent them and protect local wildlife

Cat attacks: How to prevent them and protect local wildlife

A colourful bib for your cat is one way to prevent attacks.
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New West to update its tenant protection and relocation policies

New West to update its tenant protection and relocation policies

Burnaby’s tenant assistance policy to be used as a model in New Westminster – but some tenants would like a Burnaby But Better plan developed.
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New West teacher and Science Ninja sensei wins Prime Minister’s Award

New West teacher and Science Ninja sensei wins Prime Minister’s Award

New Westminster Secondary School teacher Darren Ng’s passion and dedication to science and teaching is recognized by his peers and the prime minister.
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Province funds new playground equipment at New Westminster school

Province funds new playground equipment at New Westminster school

New West school district gets provincial funding to provide accessible play and replace aging equipment at Lord Kelvin Elementary School.
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Nine people in New West died in toxic drug crisis from January to April

Nine people in New West died in toxic drug crisis from January to April

BC Coroners Service reporting shows nine people in New Westminster are among the 763 people in BC who died of unregulated toxic drugs in the first four months of 2024.
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Opinion: CBSA officers deserve a fair agreement — and should be taken seriously

Opinion: CBSA officers deserve a fair agreement — and should be taken seriously

This letter writer, a former CBSA officer, believes Canada's security will be at risk if members choose to picket.
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New West council rejects call for inquiry into wastewater plant 'boondoggle'

New West council rejects call for inquiry into wastewater plant 'boondoggle'

New Westminster councillor calls for public inquiry on Metro Vancouver’s “debacle” with Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plant
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Douglas College renames nursing space after $3M donation

Douglas College renames nursing space after $3M donation

The late Mary Gordon left behind a $3-million donation for nursing students at Douglas College, which has campuses in Coquitlam and New Westminster.
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Out-of-service elevators make New Westminster’s waterfront inaccessible

Out-of-service elevators make New Westminster’s waterfront inaccessible

New Westminster’s goal is provide elevator access to the waterfront – but sometimes it’s at the mercy of the folks who repair elevators.
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50 years later: Provincial Cup soccer champions reunite in New West

50 years later: Provincial Cup soccer champions reunite in New West

Reunited and it feels so good: Longtime New Westminster resident ran the Lobbans FC 1974 Provincial Cup-winning team.
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