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New West endorses work plan for heritage conservation area

New West endorses work plan for heritage conservation area

The City of New Westminster has outlined its plan of attack for implementation of a heritage conservation area in Queen’s Park.
New Westminster fears pipeline project could threaten ecological zone

New Westminster fears pipeline project could threaten ecological zone

New Westminster is concerned the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project could destroy decades of work done to enhance Brunette River.
New Westminster delves into new pot regulations

New Westminster delves into new pot regulations

"Is it legal or is it not legal?"
Is potash pushing coal out at Fraser Surrey Docks?

Is potash pushing coal out at Fraser Surrey Docks?

Have plans for a coal export facility at Fraser Surrey Docks been scrapped? Some city officials seem to think so. On Monday, New Westminster city council received a staff report on a proposed potash export facility at Fraser Surrey Docks.
May Day plan waits for public input

May Day plan waits for public input

Starting next week, the public will be able to share its vision for May Day with the New Westminster school district.
New Westminster mail thief runs out of chances

New Westminster mail thief runs out of chances

A “chronic prolific offender” who pried open three mailboxes and stole mail from a Quayside apartment building ran out of chances in B.C. provincial court last month. On Oct.
Potash export facility proposed for Surrey docks

Potash export facility proposed for Surrey docks

A potash export facility is being proposed at Fraser Surrey Docks.
New West residents safe in New York City after terrorist attack

New West residents safe in New York City after terrorist attack

A New Westminster city councillor was amazed by New York City’s resilience to Tuesday’s terrorist attack. New West residents Chuck Puchmayr and Amber Anderson arrived in New York City on Tuesday morning for their vacation in the Big Apple.
New political group forms in New Westminster

New political group forms in New Westminster

A new group in town aims to bring new ideas and a balanced approach to New Westminster’s city council and school board.
Suspect caught following string of thefts

Suspect caught following string of thefts

A prolific purse-snatcher is behind bars thanks to an alert employee at River Market. In August, police were notified about a number of stolen backpacks and purses taken from public areas around New Westminster.