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No definitive cause determined for collapse of Queen’s Park Arenex roof

No definitive cause determined for collapse of Queen’s Park Arenex roof

Number of factors likely contributed to the collapse
New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy gets cabinet post in NDP government

New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy gets cabinet post in NDP government

New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy is looking forward to the “huge challenge” of tackling one of the NDP government’s top three priorities.
New West councillor heading home from forest fire zone

New West councillor heading home from forest fire zone

It’s a different kind of police lineup than Coun. Chuck Puchmayr has ever seen before.
[UPDATE] New West fire truck helps defend Anaham reserve from forest fire

[UPDATE] New West fire truck helps defend Anaham reserve from forest fire

A fire truck from the Royal City helped the Tl’etinqox First Nation defend its Anaham reserve from flames on the weekend.
New West resident cries foul over stench at recycling depot

New West resident cries foul over stench at recycling depot

A West End resident is concerned about the “black ooze” and stench at the city’s recycling depot. Bill Zander is a big fan of the city’s recycling depot, but is concerned about waste that’s been dumped at the facility in the past few months.
Developer drives forward with plan for Sapperton Green

Developer drives forward with plan for Sapperton Green

New Westminster is laying the groundwork for consideration of a massive development on the eastern edge of the city.
Charges expected in lethal drug investigation

Charges expected in lethal drug investigation

The dealer police allege sold the drugs that killed 16-year-old Angel Loyer-Lawrence has been arrested and charges have been recommended.
Thrills, no spills for first Grand Prix

Thrills, no spills for first Grand Prix

City still has post-race analysis to do, but all signs point to success for inaugural cycling race in New West
Man charged after alleged axe attack

Man charged after alleged axe attack

A man is facing an assault charge after allegedly threatening police officers with an axe. The incident happened shortly after midnight on July 7. The accused had been in the lobby of the New Westminster Police Department since about 10:30 p.m.
Second bus survey coming this fall

Second bus survey coming this fall

New Westminster Secondary School students who live in Queensborough will get a second chance to provide feedback about a bus service from the ’Boro to the high school.