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Douglas College and city mapping 'lost streams'

Douglas College and the City of New Westminster are collaborating on a new project to identify and map local “lost streams,” small waterways that have vanished during decades of urban development.

Nepalese families now injured, homeless after second quake

New Westminster man raising money to help them rebuild
‘None of us will ever be truly happy again, how could we?’

‘None of us will ever be truly happy again, how could we?’

A $1,000 fine and a 20-month driving prohibition – that’s the sentence a 47-year-old Burnaby man was given for his role in a fatal crash in 2011.
Love It or List It Sapperton home goes on tour

Love It or List It Sapperton home goes on tour

Local residents will get a chance to step inside the Charles Erickson House on Alberta Street later this month as part of the 36th annual Heritage Homes Tour.

New Westminster poised to be a leader in family friendly housing

How does a city with a small footprint create homes for families? That’s a big challenge for New Westminster but this city is taking steps to ensure new developments are providing units that are big enough for a family.

"It's a dealbreaker" for families

Planner says cities that want a thriving environment need to provide housing that fits young families
[UPDATE] Second person rescued from Fraser River in two weeks

[UPDATE] Second person rescued from Fraser River in two weeks

A second person in as many weeks was rescued from the Fraser River by New Westminster police’s marine unit. At about 7:30 p.m.

New West council steamed about coal proposal

New Westminster city council fears a new proposal for Fraser Surrey Docks could lead to a full-blown coal terminal across from Westminster Quay and Queensborough.

New West balks at adding more council meetings

Council agrees to add workshop to June 15 calendar

New West councillor concerned about sidewalk closures on Pattullo Bridge

Council in brief