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New West goes $1.9 million over budget on Anvil Centre project

New West goes $1.9 million over budget on Anvil Centre project

Councillors say overage is respectable and livable given scope of project
Where everybody knows her name

Where everybody knows her name

It’s 25 years and counting for this Paddlewheeler server
Sapperton resident seeks seat on city council

Sapperton resident seeks seat on city council

First-time candidate Catherine Cartwright is hoping to bring some balance and a fresh voice to New Westminster City Council.

Chamber announces Citizen of the Year nominees

There are six names up for the prized Citizen of the Year Award this year.
Steel company's racket keeps New West couple up at night

Steel company's racket keeps New West couple up at night

A steel recycling company that has drawn noise complaints in at least one other B.C. community, is now keeping New Westminster residents awake with its racket, according to one local couple.
New West woman’s killer gets eight years

New West woman’s killer gets eight years

The man who killed a New Westminster woman more than two years ago was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday. Charles Neel was sentenced to eight years in prison minus time served for killing January Marie Lapuz on Sept. 29, 2012.
New West gives the green light to transportation plan

New West gives the green light to transportation plan

New Westminster has given the green light to its master transportation plan. After more than two years of studies and public consultation, New Westminster City Council has adopted the final version of its new master transportation plan.
[UPDATE] New Westminster sets new public hearing date for development

[UPDATE] New Westminster sets new public hearing date for development

A new public hearing is being scheduled for a mixed-use development on New Westminster’s waterfront. Council has closed the Sept. 29 public hearing and forwarded the zoning amendment bylaw to a new public hearing, which will be held on Oct. 27.
New West invited to explore behind the scenes at fire hall

New West invited to explore behind the scenes at fire hall

An auto extrication and a high-angle rescue demonstration will be featured during the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service’s open house. The fire department is holding its annual open house on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Westminster prepares for the big reveal

New Westminster prepares for the big reveal

Wait For Me Daddy monument being unveiled on Saturday