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No recount in Queensborough

No recount in Queensborough

There won’t be a judicial recount in Richmond-Queensborough. The B.C.
New Westminster MLA-elect “super stoked” about prospect of an NDP government

New Westminster MLA-elect “super stoked” about prospect of an NDP government

Judy Darcy is “super stoked” about the prospect of being part of an NDP government that puts people first and ends the dysfunctional way business is done in Victoria.
New Westminster trees taking a beating from Mother Nature

New Westminster trees taking a beating from Mother Nature

New Westminster’s tree-protection bylaw aims to grow the number of trees in the city, but Mother Nature is making it a bit of a challenge. A large branch on a horse chestnut tree on the main path in Moody Park came crashing down on Sunday afternoon.
New Westminster wants senior governments to do more to address growing homelessness in region

New Westminster wants senior governments to do more to address growing homelessness in region

The City of New Westminster wants the provincial and federal governments to do more to tackle homelessness. Metro Vancouver’s 2017 homeless count indicates the homeless population in New Westminster rose by 25.5 per cent between 2014 and 2017.
[UPDATE] Fundraiser started for memorial service

[UPDATE] Fundraiser started for memorial service

New West police say they are hoping people who may know where drugs came from will come forward
New Westminster achieves whistle cessation at downtown rail crossings

New Westminster achieves whistle cessation at downtown rail crossings

Trains travelling through two crossings in downtown New Westminster no longer have to sound their whistles – but that doesn’t mean you’ll never hear them again.
One Grand Prix down, but one set for July 11 in New West

One Grand Prix down, but one set for July 11 in New West

The Hyack Grand Prix has hit too many bumps in the road to make it work for this year, but the New West Grand Prix is still on track.
B.C. NDP considering recount request in ’Boro

B.C. NDP considering recount request in ’Boro

Irregularities in the way absentee ballots were counted may have altered the outcome in Richmond-Queensborough, according to the B.C. NDP. Aman Singh, the B.C.
Family-friendly townhouse project planned in New West

Family-friendly townhouse project planned in New West

A new housing development in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood more than doubles the city’s family-friendly housing policy requirements.
Costs to tackle chafer in New Westminster continue to rise

Costs to tackle chafer in New Westminster continue to rise

New Westminster will have to dig a little deeper into its budget in future years if it wants to tackle the European chafer beetle. The European chafer has wreaked havoc on local lawns.