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Distracted driver ticketed twice in New Westminster

Distracted driver ticketed twice in New Westminster

Some people just don’t care. That’s the police department’s conclusion after slapping the same driver with two tickets in seven minutes for using their phone behind the wheel.
New Westminster youth call on city for new arena

New Westminster youth call on city for new arena

<> Lacrosse, ringette and hockey players are urging city council to construct a third rink in the Royal City as soon as possible.
New West citizens set sights on saving May Day

New West citizens set sights on saving May Day

While May Day is safe for 2018, a group of local residents is committed to doing what it can to protect the tradition for years to come.
New Westminster names 2018 May Queen and Royal Suite

New Westminster names 2018 May Queen and Royal Suite

Connaught Heights claims top spot in Royal Suite
New Westminster school district has a new superintendent

New Westminster school district has a new superintendent

Karim Hachlaf takes over following Pat Duncan’s retirement in December
New Westminster police announce charges in 2017 fentanyl bust

New Westminster police announce charges in 2017 fentanyl bust

Nearly a year after police seized a cache of drugs and weapons from locations in New West and Surrey, charges have now been laid against six people connected to the investigation.
[UPDATE] New Westminster Police investigate 'suspicious' incident

[UPDATE] New Westminster Police investigate 'suspicious' incident

Police officers were at Lord Kelvin Elementary School Tuesday morning to reassure families they aren’t at risk after a suspicious incident in the area the day before. Monday afternoon around 4 p.m.
New Westminster patient feels betrayed by dentist suspended for providing unnecessary procedures

New Westminster patient feels betrayed by dentist suspended for providing unnecessary procedures

Patients of a dentist who owns clinics in New Westminster, Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver have been left wondering if they were lied to about dental work they were told they needed. Dr.
Consultation continues for New Westminster Secondary School replacement

Consultation continues for New Westminster Secondary School replacement

Curious parents and residents dropped by an open house today to get a glimpse of what the new high school will look like once it’s built.
New Westminster aims to increase First Nations participation on committees

New Westminster aims to increase First Nations participation on committees

New Westminster hopes to enhance the diversity of its committees by having more First Nations voices on its advisory committees. Council recently approved a motion by Coun.