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New West teens stir the pot in Much Ado About Nothing

New West teens stir the pot in Much Ado About Nothing

Two Royal City teen actors are gearing up to perform one of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies this month on Granville Island. Isaac McAndless-Davis and Daisy Hulme play the roles of Benedick and Dogberry, respectively, in Much Ado About Nothing .
Downtown dog relief station now open

Downtown dog relief station now open

Downtown residents now have a place for their pooch to go poop.
New West Pride less than two weeks away

New West Pride less than two weeks away

Organizers expecting biggest crowd yet
Your guide to Pride

Your guide to Pride

New West Pride Week is just around the bend. The annual event kicks off on Aug. 6 with a dance party at The Brooklyn Bar, following by a host of activities that will get you in the spirit of the LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Ellis running for BC Conservative Party leader

Ellis running for BC Conservative Party leader

A New Westminster resident and former federal Conservative candidate has thrown her hat into provincial politics. This week, Chloe Ellis announced she was running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party.
New West family finds comfort in energy retrofit

New West family finds comfort in energy retrofit

Brenden Kennedy may never recoup the cost of replacing all of his home’s windows, but it’s hard to put a price on comfort.
Breast milk donations surge at New Westminster depot

Breast milk donations surge at New Westminster depot

Lactating New Westminster moms have really poured on the generosity this year. Breast milk donations between January and June were more than five times what they were during the same period last year, according to the Fraser Health Authority.
New Westminster alternate school grads celebrate success

New Westminster alternate school grads celebrate success

“It’s really great that all you are here to support us weirdos. Thank you.
Prep for new high school begins

Prep for new high school begins

Crews using ground penetrating radar to confirm ‘buildable area’
Lively City: Chapbook workshop, cultural crawl and more

Lively City: Chapbook workshop, cultural crawl and more

Ever wanted to make your very own chapbook? The Royal City Literary Arts Society is organizing a chapbook workshop this weekend with host Kevin Spenst.