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Queens Park Meat Market to close this weekend

Queens Park Meat Market to close this weekend

A nearly 100-year-old business in New Westminster will be closing up shop this weekend.
New West man arrested for alleged thefts

New West man arrested for alleged thefts

A New Westminster man was arrested after two alleged thefts in Surrey last month.
What the mayor says about endorsements

What the mayor says about endorsements

Mayor Jonathan Cote responds to questions about his endorsement of school trustee candidate Dee Beattie.
Three levels of politicos back labour candidate

Three levels of politicos back labour candidate

With less than two weeks before residents head to the polls to choose a new school board trustee, the campaigns are amping up.
New Westminster’s newest playground a bit different than the others

New Westminster’s newest playground a bit different than the others

Little ones are getting a little messy – and maybe even taking a few risks – at the new playground in Moody Park. Visitors expecting traditional features seen in many other parks were in for a surprise when the playground opened May 20.
Urban Academy gets green light for urban school in New West

Urban Academy gets green light for urban school in New West

When classes end for summer, the folks at Urban Academy will be able to enjoy their vacation knowing the school’s on solid footing for the future.
Who gets paid what at New West city hall?

Who gets paid what at New West city hall?

Lisa Spitale is once again the lone member of the City of New Westminster’s $200,000 club. Spitale, the city’s chief administrative officer, earned $220,578 in 2015.
New West resident says life is "unbearable" on Keary Street

New West resident says life is "unbearable" on Keary Street

Life has become “unbearable” for Keary Street residents since a traffic diverter was installed at the foot of Alberta Street last year.
New Westminster waterfront full of surprises for developer

New Westminster waterfront full of surprises for developer

Bosa Properties anticipated some surprises when it dug into its new development on New Westminster’s waterfront – but fish weren’t part of the plan. Earlier this year, crews got to work preparing the site at 1000 Quayside Dr.
New West mayor weighs in on new regional transit proposal

New West mayor weighs in on new regional transit proposal

The mayors of Metro Vancouver are once again reaching out to the provincial government with a new proposal to fund a billion-dollar transportation and transit plan.