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Letter: Action needed to keep this New West neighbourhood safe

Letter: Action needed to keep this New West neighbourhood safe

This letter writer claims Belmont has turned into a "party zone."
Sunday Night Read: 'Poor Polly'

Sunday Night Read: 'Poor Polly'

This short story series submission is from Peter Manning of Port Coquitlam.
Minter: Early plantings to attract birds and pollinators to our gardens

Minter: Early plantings to attract birds and pollinators to our gardens

Master gardener Brian Minter: "It’s time to look at our gardens in quite a different way."
Letter: A New West resident's lament for plastic bags

Letter: A New West resident's lament for plastic bags

This New Westminster letter writer explains they prefer plastic shopping bags as they can be used for everyday use at home.
B.C. grants $500K for multi-use pathway in this New West neighbourhood

B.C. grants $500K for multi-use pathway in this New West neighbourhood

The new 1.5 km extension will improve cyclist and pedestrian access near the Queensborough bridge.
Letter: Finding solace — and solutions — in Canada's child care deserts

Letter: Finding solace — and solutions — in Canada's child care deserts

This letter writer believes the Canadian government needs to invest more "sufficient funding" to ensure families have options.
BBB: How to choose a tax preparer in Canada

BBB: How to choose a tax preparer in Canada

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has listed some tips to consider ahead of the April 30 personal income tax deadline.
Opinion: Time for a new B.C. public transit investment plan

Opinion: Time for a new B.C. public transit investment plan

More rapid options need to be sped up as part of the new plan for a province-wide transit strategy, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) claims.
New West basketball 'leader' receives CCAA nationals award

New West basketball 'leader' receives CCAA nationals award

Jettie McLaughlin-Sakaki led by example in her final season with the Douglas College Royals' women's basketball team.
B.C. wildlife's first newborns of the year are facing challenges

B.C. wildlife's first newborns of the year are facing challenges

Here's how you can help.