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Old Boot Hill cemetery could receive new life

The City of New Westminster plans to resurrect a widely forgotten prison cemetery. Located at the old B.C.

Sixth Street home to new Ukrainian bakery

The aroma of fresh baked goods lingers in the air on Sixth Street even more so than before - that’s because there’s a new Ukrainian bakery in town.
Footloose kicks off summer movie series at Queen’s Park

Footloose kicks off summer movie series at Queen’s Park

The city’s annual summer movie series at Queen’s Park kicks off roughly three weeks from now for Version 4.0.

New Westminster council considers subdivision proposals

Public hearings set for Monday
Shovels could really be in the ground at NWSS by next summer

Shovels could really be in the ground at NWSS by next summer

The New Westminster school board’s goal of starting construction on a new high school by next summer became a lot less pie-in-sky this month after a letter from the education ministry provided a couple clear timelines.
Celebration of life planned for Janet Brine, mother of 65RedRoses star

Celebration of life planned for Janet Brine, mother of 65RedRoses star

The New West resident passed away on June 12

Who gets what at city hall?

Fire chief is at top of city's best-paid list, but it may not last long
New West kids dive into fun - and safety

New West kids dive into fun - and safety

City of New West gets grants to provide lifesaving skills to local students

New West council costs nearly $400,000 in 2014

Former Mayor Wayne Wright was the top income earner on council in 2014, while Coun. Lorrie Williams had the heftiest expenses.
Witnesses sought following ‘serious assault’

Witnesses sought following ‘serious assault’

New Westminster police are searching for witnesses who were Downtown early Sunday morning and may have seen or heard something suspicious. The appeal for witnesses comes one day after a “serious assault” at Church and Columbia streets. Around 2:20 a.