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New Westminster moves forward after Arenex collapse

New Westminster moves forward after Arenex collapse

One year later
New Westminster solar garden a hit

New Westminster solar garden a hit

New Westminster is on track to create the first municipal community solar array in the Lower Mainland.
School district releases top earners’ list

School district releases top earners’ list

Superintendent was the highest paid in the New West district in 2016/17, earning more than $177,000
Musicians evicted from New West studio

Musicians evicted from New West studio

Musicians were abruptly notified of their eviction from a New Westminster studio and jam spot Tuesday, because of the owners unknown financial circumstances.
McBride needs a bigger replacement school

McBride needs a bigger replacement school

Ministry has asked district for updated enrolment numbers
Naked man apprehended by New West police

Naked man apprehended by New West police

Police have arrested a man seen running naked around Quayside Drive this afternoon. The man, whose identity is not being released at this time, was spotted by residents early this afternoon, according to New Westminster Police spokesperson Sgt.
Gifford named school board chair

Gifford named school board chair

The New Westminster school board has a new leader. Trustee Mark Gifford was named chair of the school board at its final meeting of the year Tuesday night. Outgoing chair Kelly Slade-Kerr nominated Gifford for the position.
Presenting … the new secondary school

Presenting … the new secondary school

‘Momentous day’ for the school district as trustees unveil the first rendering of the new NWSS
New West sports groups lobby for new rink

New West sports groups lobby for new rink

A contingent of local sports organizations is appealing to the city to put the issue of a third arena for New West on the ballot in the 2018 civic election.
New chair for Mayors’ Council raises questions about 10-year plan

New chair for Mayors’ Council raises questions about 10-year plan

A new leader is in the driver’s seat on the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation – and it remains to be seen if that means a new direction for the region.