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Police warn after pedestrian struck on McBride

Police warn after pedestrian struck on McBride

Pedestrians are once again being reminded to take extra care while out walking after a woman was hit by a car in New Westminster. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 800 block of McBride Boulevard on Monday, Nov. 7.
First homicide hits Royal City

First homicide hits Royal City

An investigation is currently underway into New Westminster’s first homicide of 2016. The incident happened early in the morning on Nov. 8 in the 700 block of Fifth Avenue.
Fentanyl safety website aims to inform first responders

Fentanyl safety website aims to inform first responders

First responders have a new source for information on the dangers of fentanyl exposure thanks to a website created by the Justice Institute of B.C.
Two men facing charges in New West crime

Two men facing charges in New West crime

Two men have been charged in connection with a violent altercation in New Westminster last month. The incident took place on Saturday, Oct. 15 in the 300 block of 12th Street.
Trump will be treated like any visitor to Canada: Feds

Trump will be treated like any visitor to Canada: Feds

Whether Donald Trump becomes the next U.S. president or not, if he wants to come to Canada, he’ll be treated like every other visitor.
Wesgroup proposes six-storey building in Sapperton

Wesgroup proposes six-storey building in Sapperton

A six-storey building is proposed next to single-family homes in Sapperton. Wesgroup Properties has applied for a rezoning and development permit application so it can build a six-storey development at 145 to 201 East Columbia St.
New West family in limbo while city ponders heritage policy

New West family in limbo while city ponders heritage policy

The Royal City hasn’t exactly rolled out the welcome mat for a family wanting to make a home for themselves in New West. Ravinder Johal and his family recently moved across the country from Oakville, Ont.
High school consultations begin next week

High school consultations begin next week

A moment many people in New Westminster have been waiting for is finally here. Starting Monday, the district will kick off consultations for the New Westminster Secondary School replacement project. From Nov. 7 to Dec.
New Westminster Police investigate Coquitlam incident

New Westminster Police investigate Coquitlam incident

An interaction between Coquitlam RCMP and two seniors has prompted an outside investigation by New Westminster Police. Last Thursday, Mounties in Coquitlam were called to the Best Western on North Road around 10:30 p.m.
[UPDATE] New West police continue search for missing mom

[UPDATE] New West police continue search for missing mom

The search continues for a New Westminster mom who has been missing for a week. Florence Leung, 32, left her home in the 1500 block of London Street around 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25.