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Players on the block

Players on the block

Usually, when the Hyacks deck somebody, they take a while to get up. But this quartet of high school players will help you set up your very own Rose Bowl as part of the Hyack Football Tailgate Auction.
Henry Waack leaves legacy in music education

Henry Waack leaves legacy in music education

A man who made his mark in education and performing arts has passed away at the age of 85. Henry Waack moved to New Westminster in 1970, where he was a founding member of Douglas College.

New Westminster reviews its stance on medical marijuana production

New Westminster city councillors aren’t high on plans to grow medical marijuana in the Queen’s Park greenhouse. Council has tabled a report that recommend allowing B.C. bud to bloom in the P-8 public works, entertainment and utility district.
Local authors hit a wall in cold case investigation

Local authors hit a wall in cold case investigation

After almost two years spent delving into the 1966 double murder of Dr. Robert Henry MacLauchlan and Margaret “Nan” Cunningham, two New Westminster authors have hit a wall on their quest for the truth.
New Westminster Hyack sets a 'showdown' meeting

New Westminster Hyack sets a 'showdown' meeting

The ongoing Hyack power struggle has taken another twist with the two camps trying to kick one another out at an upcoming meeting of the membership.
Westminster Pier Park nets another award for New Westminster

Westminster Pier Park nets another award for New Westminster

The City of New Westminster has landed another award for its riverfront park. The International Downtown Association has awarded the City of New Westminster its 2013 Downtown Pinnacle Award for the development of Westminster Pier Park.
[UPDATE] New Westminster sounds alarms about impact of Port Mann tolls

[UPDATE] New Westminster sounds alarms about impact of Port Mann tolls

The new Port Mann Bridge is taking its toll on New Westminster’s traffic and livability.
New Westminster’s Citizen of the Year no longer needs to be a citizen of the city

New Westminster’s Citizen of the Year no longer needs to be a citizen of the city

A former New Westminster Citizen of the Year is concerned a “horrific boo boo” has been made in changing the criteria for the award.
Coldspotters on the hunt in New Westminster

Coldspotters on the hunt in New Westminster

Wandering through graveyards at night isn't for everyone, but for Calvin Price and Amanda Haupt, it has become a passion. The two started the Coldspotters Vancouver Paranormal group on Meetup.
MP Peter Julian promises dust-up over coal plan

MP Peter Julian promises dust-up over coal plan

The Burnaby-New Westminster MP vows to ask some tough questions about Port Metro Vancouver’s handling of the Fraser Surrey Docks coal project when the House of Commons resumes sitting on Oct. 16.