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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.

Cocktail reception for new 'Borough community centre

The City of New Westminster is celebrating the opening of its new Queensborough Community Centre with a cocktail reception on Friday.

Big changes in Queen's Park future

Queen's Park will undergo significant change in the years to come including an overhaul of the stadium and a second ice sheet.

Gas leak forces city to close roads

Construction crews working on the new $23.2 million École Qayqayt Elementary School hit a gas line on Monday morning, forcing traffic diversions in that area of the city and prompting a request that area residents ventilate their homes.