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Second candidate steps forward in trustee race

Second candidate steps forward in trustee race

She’s a familiar face in New West, and after dedicating the past seven years to her two young children, Mary Lalji is ready to try her hand at politics.
New Westminster considers the philosophical and technical impacts of uptown crossing

New Westminster considers the philosophical and technical impacts of uptown crossing

The “coffee crossing” on Sixth Street may or may not have a “beg button” and flashing lights in its future.
New West takes on reno-victions

New West takes on reno-victions

New Westminster is taking a number of steps to try and tackle reno-victions.
New West plans to step up water enforcement this summer

New West plans to step up water enforcement this summer

Royal City residents will face earlier water restrictions and stricter enforcement than in past years.
Marijuana dispensary offers to help New West council

Marijuana dispensary offers to help New West council

A society that dispenses marijuana and information in Vancouver is offering its expertise to New Westminster.
New Westminster monitoring hot spots related to Pattullo Bridge lane closures

New Westminster monitoring hot spots related to Pattullo Bridge lane closures

The City of New Westminster is focused on protecting neighbourhoods from traffic impacts related to lane closures on the Pattullo Bridge. TransLink began work on the $10-million deck rehabilitation project on the weekend. Until Sept.
Metro Vancouver tunneling towards the next century

Metro Vancouver tunneling towards the next century

New water tunnel planned in New West
New Westminster considers city's future housing needs

New Westminster considers city's future housing needs

Highrises near the 22nd Street SkyTrain station and laneway houses in residential neighbourhoods are among the changes proposed as the city continues to update New Westminster’s official community plan.
Cemetery back to haunt new school?

Cemetery back to haunt new school?

Find another location. That’s the message coming from the Canadians for Reconciliation Society this week over the historic cemetery that lies beneath a portion of New Westminster Secondary School.
New West parents consider charter bus to get kids to school

New West parents consider charter bus to get kids to school

Imagine walking four kilometres through the rain or snow and crossing busy streets to get to school. That could be the reality for some children who’ll be attending École Fraser River Middle School in the fall.