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College goes gender neutral in washrooms

College goes gender neutral in washrooms

Douglas College is joining institutions across North America in creating barrier-free spaces for members of the LGBTQ community.
Pile driving a nuisance for residents, businesses

Pile driving a nuisance for residents, businesses

Residents and businesses living and operating at the Quay say pile driving for the RiverSky project has become a problem. David Lang and his wife, longtime residents of 1045 Quayside Dr., likened the noise to Chinese water torture.
Charges pending in New Westminster dog attack

Charges pending in New Westminster dog attack

New Westminster Animal Services will lay charges against the owners of two unleashed dogs allegedly involved in a bloody attack last month.
Air ambulance still barred from landing at RCH

Air ambulance still barred from landing at RCH

Helijet looking into open spaces near the New Westminster hospital for possible temporary helipad
New Westminster provides funds toward school transportation

New Westminster provides funds toward school transportation

The City of New Westminster is contributing funds toward a bus service for students attending the new Fraser River Middle School.
Graves thrust into spotlight during demonstration

Graves thrust into spotlight during demonstration

The Canadians for Reconciliation Society, a Chinese Christian-based society that works to promote reconciliation with Canada’s indigenous peoples and to raise awareness of the histories of minority communities in B.C.
West End charter bus will roll ahead

West End charter bus will roll ahead

West End students destined for the new middle school next week have the option of taking a bus thanks to some dedicated parents. Forty-six students were registered, as of Aug.
New West artists fight for their beloved studios

New West artists fight for their beloved studios

Artists have drawn up a petition they hope will save 100 Braid St. Studios from the wrecking ball.
New West wants safety of Pattullo considered in replacement plan

New West wants safety of Pattullo considered in replacement plan

TransLink continues to motor along with plans to build a replacement Pattullo Bridge by the end of 2022.
New West expects traffic levels to return to normal on Pattullo Bridge

New West expects traffic levels to return to normal on Pattullo Bridge

The Pattullo is looking good. Steady pace with no delays. Those aren’t comments you often hear about the Pattullo Bridge during the morning rush hour, but that’s what you would have heard on Monday morning if you tuned into local traffic reports.