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Youth rally favouring Yes side hears mixed reviews

NWSS students heard mixed reviews about the proposed transit tax hike over the weekend. The high school's environment club held a youth rally at the New Westminster SkyTrain station on Sunday in support of the Yes side.
Local pub spends $30K to get free shuttle service off the ground

Local pub spends $30K to get free shuttle service off the ground

A New West pub has launched a free shuttle service to and from its establishment in effort to curb drinking and driving. Calvin Basran, owner of Frankie G's in Queensborough, rolled out the service to locals late last week.
Surrey man arrested in New Westminster

Surrey man arrested in New Westminster

A Surrey man is facing 12 charges ranging from break-and-enter to mischief over $5,000 following alleged incidents at two New Westminster SkyTrain stations earlier this month. The first incident happened around 3:30 p.m.
Bunjelina Jolie and Jon Bun Jovi move to Vancouver

Bunjelina Jolie and Jon Bun Jovi move to Vancouver

Two of the four bunnies at the New Westminster animal shelter have found a home. Last week, the Record reported how staff at the shelter were having a hard time adopting out the rabbits.

New West residents will soon be getting referendum mail

New Westminster residents could start receiving their voting packages next week – but they shouldn’t panic if they don’t arrive in the mail by the end of the month. Elections B.C.
Suspects arrested following police pursuit

Suspects arrested following police pursuit

Three men are in custody after taking a local taxi driver hostage during a car chase with New Westminster police Thursday morning. Around 9 a.m.
Alleged car thief arrested in New Westminster

Alleged car thief arrested in New Westminster

An alleged carjacker is in custody after he fell asleep in a stolen car.

New West considers subdivision proposal

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr fears it could open the floodgates to similar applications
High school students to rally in favour of Yes side this weekend

High school students to rally in favour of Yes side this weekend

A youth rally in support of the Yes side for the upcoming transit plebiscite is scheduled for this Sunday. Students from NWSS's environment club will gather at the New Westminster SkyTrain station at noon and walk over to Hyack Square around 12:45 p.

New West residents plan rally to save the parkade

New Westminster council unswayed appeals to pretty up the parkade