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New Westminster considers electric charging stations for new developments

New Westminster considers electric charging stations for new developments

New Westminster city council is charged up about the idea of including electric vehicle charging stations in new developments in the Royal City.
New Westminster MLA proud of B.C. budget

New Westminster MLA proud of B.C. budget

To say Judy Darcy is proud of the 2018 B.C. budget is an understatement. Housing and child care are the centrepieces of the provincial budget unveiled by the NDP government on Feb. 20. “This is why I ran for office. This is why we are here.
New Westminster supports modernizing of Motor Vehicle Act

New Westminster supports modernizing of Motor Vehicle Act

Does British Columbia’s Motor Vehicle Act need an update to better reflect modern day use of roads? The City of New Westminster thinks so.
New Westminster to seek community input on cannabis

New Westminster to seek community input on cannabis

The City of New Westminster has temporarily closed the door on cannabis sales – but will soon welcome input on how it should sold in the city.
New West set to celebrate Innovation Week

New West set to celebrate Innovation Week

The City of New Westminster is serving up an eclectic lineup of activities during Innovation Week 2018. City council has proclaimed Feb. 23 to March 3 as Innovation Week in New Westminster.
New Westminster pub tackles overdose crisis

New Westminster pub tackles overdose crisis

Overdose crisis hits close to home for folks at Paddlewheeler Pub
Retro video arcade to open in New Westminster

Retro video arcade to open in New Westminster

It’s game on for a retro gaming arcade that’s been trying to set up shop in New Westminster for nearly two years. New Westminster city council has approved a temporary use permit for 457 East Columbia St.

New Westminster to consider ban on single-use plastic bags and straws

Could plastic bags and plastic straws become a thing of the past in the Royal City? One city councillor sure hopes so. Coun. Lorrie Williams is concerned that plastic bags and straws aren’t biodegradable, and end up in landfills and waterways.
Portables will help with growing student numbers in New Westminster

Portables will help with growing student numbers in New Westminster

The New Westminster school district will be buying four new portables to help with a growing student population.
New Westminster mayor pleased with province’s plan for Pattullo Bridge

New Westminster mayor pleased with province’s plan for Pattullo Bridge

"It’s long overdue to replace the Pattullo Bridge.”