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Summer Reading Club at library

The New Westminster Public Library's Summer Reading Club is looking for readers. Children ages three to 11 can earn a medal and prizes by reading for at least 15 minutes a day for 49 days. And it's fun, too.

New Westminster aiming for progress on crossing to Queensborough

The City of New Westminster is hopeful it will have some good news to share with the community the coming weeks about a pedestrian crossing to Queensborough.
Construction along Ewen Avenue a problem for parents

Construction along Ewen Avenue a problem for parents

Parents are calling on the city to wrap up construction along Ewen Avenue in Queensborough, saying the dust is causing health problems for their kids.

City tries regional licence pilot program

The revenue-sharing model is expected to result in a small increase in proceeds
Here comes the tourist

Here comes the tourist

Coal plan draws large audience

At least 300 people attended a town hall meeting on Thursday night at Douglas College in New Westminster to hear from a panel of speakers on the proposed coal facility at Fraser Surrey Docks.

'Last two years have been...challenging'

Mary bushman, principal of nwss, retires after 33 years

Police hit the streets for cause

The New Westminster Police Department along with Transit Police will be taking to the streets on Friday (June 7) to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics in this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Sister-city visitors enjoy Hyack events

Visitors from Moriguchi, Japan took in some of the Royal City's traditions during a recent trip to New Westminster.

New Westminster school district has slim $22K surplus for next year

After slicing every expense and position it could, the New Westminster board of education heard Tuesday night that it squeaked into the black by just $22,000 on its $62-million preliminary budget for next year.