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[UPDATE] Pedestrians, motorists urged to take care

[UPDATE] Pedestrians, motorists urged to take care

The B.C. Coroners Service renewed its call urging pedestrians to take extra precautions when out on the streets following the deaths of five pedestrians in 11 days, including one incident in New Westminster.
Local officers earn service awards

Local officers earn service awards

Check out a re-enactment of the situation that earned six officers their awards.
Jonathan Cote takes over as New West mayor

Jonathan Cote takes over as New West mayor

Mayor Jonathan Cote is inviting community members to help the city build a brighter future for New Westminster. On Dec. 1, Cote was sworn in as New Westminster’s new mayor, after serving three terms as a councillor.
New West supports local kids’ Christmas

New West supports local kids’ Christmas

Santa came to town a bit early to help local kids have a happy holiday.
New West firefighters evacuate 127 residents – with help from Christmas lights

New West firefighters evacuate 127 residents – with help from Christmas lights

Christmas lights helped guide more than a hundred residents out of a building left in darkness following an early morning fire. Fire crews were called to a 15-storey building at 728 Princess St. about 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 2.
Local actor gets into character, accent and all

Local actor gets into character, accent and all

Actor and New West resident Marilyn Norry will be charming the audience with her southern belle accent this month, during the production of The Glass Menagerie . The play, based on the classic novel by Tennessee Williams, is set in St.
A supercalifragilistic opportunity

A supercalifragilistic opportunity

Playing “Bert” in the famous Mary Poppins musical is a dream come true for actor Scott Walters. For the second year in a row, the New West resident will take on the role of P.L.
From the streets to the media desk

From the streets to the media desk

There’s a new guy sitting at the New Westminster Police Department’s community services and media desk. Sgt.
Lively City: Nutcrackcer, lego crafts, poetry wars and more

Lively City: Nutcrackcer, lego crafts, poetry wars and more

It’s a holiday tradition for many families living in the Royal City and the surrounding area.
Federal rules hit local band

Federal rules hit local band

Chief of the 14-member band says she just can’t afford the required audit