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Independent Investigations Office takes on case in New West

Independent Investigations Office takes on case in New West

A suspect sustained serious injury during a domestic disturbance call last week and now B.C.’s civilian-led police watchdog is investigating.

Aug. 24: dog day of summer

If you own a pooch and have no plans this Sunday, head to Queen's Park for Doggy Fun Day. The fundraising event, now in its 15th year, is organized by the Volunteer Education & Assistance Team for Animals (VEATA).
Second Pattullo Bridge shutdown hits this weekend

Second Pattullo Bridge shutdown hits this weekend

Pattullo Bridge traffic will be silenced again this weekend, as the bridge shuts down for the second of three summer maintenance closures. The crossing will be closed to all traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians, from 9 p.m.
New West seniors will need doctors' notes for home mail delivery

New West seniors will need doctors' notes for home mail delivery

Many seniors have told Canada Post they will be physically unable to pick up their mail from community mailboxes as door-to-door service is phased out over the next five years. Now the postal authority wants them to prove it.
Women: A growing force in the city

Women: A growing force in the city

Three New Westminster female police officers tell us what it’s like
Local pushes personal boundaries through Concrete Hero

Local pushes personal boundaries through Concrete Hero

Nov.16, 2013. It's a day Lesley Hruby said she would never forget. Sitting at her ailing father's bedside, she said goodbye as he slipped away. "It was real quick.
Driver fined, suspended for fatal crash

Driver fined, suspended for fatal crash

A $2,000 fine and five-year driving prohibition – that’s the sentencing that was handed down to the driver who struck and killed Gemma Snowball last year.
Window ready for Pride

Window ready for Pride

Brick & Mortar shows its true colours
Driver in serious condition following crash

Driver in serious condition following crash

A man is in critical condition in hospital after he crashed his car into a tree along 10th Avenue Tuesday afternoon. At about 3:40 p.m. on Aug.
Stanley Cup to stop in New West

Stanley Cup to stop in New West

Get your camera ready. The Stanley Cup makes an appearance in New West next week. The trophy will be on display Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Glenbrook Fire Hall between 3:15 and 6 p.m. This is the third time Bill Ranford, local resident and L.A.