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New West keeping an eye on impacts from toll elimination

New West keeping an eye on impacts from toll elimination

NDP announces elimination of tolls on Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges
Parent pitching idea of a bus service for West End kids

Parent pitching idea of a bus service for West End kids

Unlike last year's private service, this service would drop kids off at Qayqayt, Glenbrook and Fraser River Middle School
Police investigate racist comments by New West woman

Police investigate racist comments by New West woman

A 75-year-old New Westminster woman will get a “discussion and warning” from Transit Police after she was captured on video yelling racist comments at an elderly couple on a Burnaby SkyTrain.
New West residents rally against racism

New West residents rally against racism

Laundry is the only thing that should be separated by colours. Those were the words on the sign that seven-year-old Alexandro Gomez-Balcazar brought to an Aug. 17 antiracism demonstration in Moody Park attended by more than 120 people.
New Westminster mayor enjoys marathon tour of city parks

New Westminster mayor enjoys marathon tour of city parks

Mayor Jonathan Cote visits city's 44 parks in one day
New West residents gather to view solar eclipse

New West residents gather to view solar eclipse

Residents across the city donned solar glasses to view today’s eclipse – including a group who had a prime spot on a rooftop deck overlooking the Fraser River. Coun.
New Westminster forging bond with First Nation

New Westminster forging bond with First Nation

A New Westminster fire truck may be the first step in establishing stronger ties with the Tl’etinqox First Nation.
Survey work underway at old Gas Works site in New West

Survey work underway at old Gas Works site in New West

Demolition expected to start this coming October
New West residents taking a stand against racism

New West residents taking a stand against racism

Citizens invited to an open-mic event Thursday
Victorious Darcy outspends opponents combined

Victorious Darcy outspends opponents combined

Richmond-Queensborough MLA Johal spent $173,000 to secure narrow victory