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Government email raises privacy concerns among New West residents

Government email raises privacy concerns among New West residents

Folks who have been attending open houses about the Brunette interchange replacement have more information about the project – and about the people who are interested in the project.
New West women spend holidays helping animals in Guatemala

New West women spend holidays helping animals in Guatemala

A politician, a business owner and a lawyer may sound like the opening line of a joke, but it’s no laughing matter for homeless animals in Guatemala.
MP seeks justice for foreign nationals

MP seeks justice for foreign nationals

The NDP MP for New Westminster-Burnaby wants the “bad apples” in Canada’s mining industry to be held accountable for any human rights abuses conducted overseas.
Community members devastated by loss of Arenex

Community members devastated by loss of Arenex

Many Royal City residents are devastated by the loss of a place that become like a second home. Community members expressed sadness as news began to spread that the Arenex was destroyed after its roof collapsed Monday night.
User groups devastated by Arenex roof collapse

User groups devastated by Arenex roof collapse

[UPDATE] Arenex roof caves in after heavy snowfall

[UPDATE] Arenex roof caves in after heavy snowfall

The Arenex in Queen’s Park is a write-off after its roof collapsed due to a heavy snowpack - just hours after staff were evacuated from the building.
[UPDATE] Crash at Sixth and Sixth shuts down intersection

[UPDATE] Crash at Sixth and Sixth shuts down intersection

New Westminster police are investigating after a car crashed into the CIBC bank at Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue Monday afternoon. Officers closed the intersection shortly before 2:30 p.m.
Absent trustee paid for nearly one year

Absent trustee paid for nearly one year

Former trustee MaryAnn Mortensen received almost an entire year’s pay in 2015/16 despite not attending any school board meetings, according to the district’s statement of financial information report.
New West Pride pushes for inclusion

New West Pride pushes for inclusion

New West Pride is urging the city to promote accessibility throughout New Westminster.
Heritage plan in works for proposed development

Heritage plan in works for proposed development

A heritage house would be restored as part of a plan to build a six-storey building on Brantford Street.