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Building a new Front Street

Building a new Front Street

Western part of parkade now gone
Tin soldier to be part of New Westminster's waterfront identity

Tin soldier to be part of New Westminster's waterfront identity

Is the World's Largest Tin Soldier a guy lurking in the bushes or a prominent figure on the waterfront? That depends who you ask.
Tragically Hip may be part of food truck fest

Tragically Hip may be part of food truck fest

New West residents may be able to watch the Tragically Hip sing hits like New Orleans is Sinking and Courage while enjoying the Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival. The Aug.
Richmond Street residents, seniors not happy with temporary bus route

Richmond Street residents, seniors not happy with temporary bus route

Nearly 100 people recently gathered at the Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre to voice their concerns about changes made to the C3 bus route along Richmond Street.
Uptown parklet gets mixed reviews

Uptown parklet gets mixed reviews

Belmont Street is taking on a whole new look with the creation of a parklet and a “lawn” area equipped with games and seating, but area residents fear it could exacerbate existing nuisance problems in the neighbourhood.
UPDATE: Targeted shooting near Genesis House "a complete surprise," says executive director

UPDATE: Targeted shooting near Genesis House "a complete surprise," says executive director

The executive director of Genesis House is calling last week’s targeted shooting near the halfway house “pretty stunning” and a “complete surprise.
New West students to benefit from admin savings

New West students to benefit from admin savings

The New Westminster School District has finalized its plans on what it intends to do with the nearly $300,000 in administrative savings returned by the province last month.
School trustee follows through on election promise

School trustee follows through on election promise

Mary Lalji calls preliminary report on direct bus service for NWSS students living in Queensborough "a step in the right direction"
New Westminster invites residents to take a seat - or play

New Westminster invites residents to take a seat - or play

New West residents are invited to take a seat at tables and chairs that will be popping up around the city. The city’s public seating pilot project is getting underway, with bright red movable tables and chairs being placed in spaces around the city.
New Westminster seeks to create "a heart and community gathering place" Uptown

New Westminster seeks to create "a heart and community gathering place" Uptown

Belmont Street is taking on a whole new look with the creation of a parklet and a “lawn” area equipped with games and seating.