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New Westminster cathedral acquires two pieces of Mother Teresa's hair

New Westminster cathedral acquires two pieces of Mother Teresa's hair

Relic of 'cool saint' to be featured in monthly services, says priest
Twitter Canada releases annual list of most mentioned celebrities and trends

Twitter Canada releases annual list of most mentioned celebrities and trends

Twitter Canada has released its annual “Year in Review” for 2018, which highlights some of the top tweeting trends across the nation.
UPDATE: New Westminster resident grateful city takes action on “Grinchian” action in Queensborough

UPDATE: New Westminster resident grateful city takes action on “Grinchian” action in Queensborough

A grinch may have tried to trim a Queensborough resident’s Christmas spirit, but the city showed heart and quickly righted a wrong.
Vancouver police accused of permanently injuring rare horse

Vancouver police accused of permanently injuring rare horse

VPD says it improved policies for transportation and testing of potential horses for mounted squad
B.C. pharmacists urge people to carry naloxone kits

B.C. pharmacists urge people to carry naloxone kits

Provincial pharmacists are urging more people to carry naloxone kits.
Vancouver Art Gallery shoe memorial recognizes lives of murdered women in B.C.

Vancouver Art Gallery shoe memorial recognizes lives of murdered women in B.C.

On Dec. 6, more than 1,000 pairs of women’s shoes will be placed on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery to commemorate women killed as a result of violence in British Columbia.
Packaged kale salad recalled due to possible Listeria: feds

Packaged kale salad recalled due to possible Listeria: feds

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says one of Eat Smart's packaged salads has been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. The agency says the 156-gram packages of Salad Shake Ups – Sweet Kale, with best before date of Dec.
The New Westminster school district wants to create new child-care spaces

The New Westminster school district wants to create new child-care spaces

The district will need government funding to make it happen
New Westminster city council supports free transit for youth

New Westminster city council supports free transit for youth

New Westminster is on board with calls to make transit services free for minors so they’re not being penalized for being poor. Viveca Ellis of the B.C.
New West residents say “hallelujah” to new overpass on Stewardson Way

New West residents say “hallelujah” to new overpass on Stewardson Way

Pedestrians will no longer have to risk their lives crossing Stewardson Way by this time next year.