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Robbery suspect arrested

Robbery suspect arrested

A Surrey man is in custody following an investigation by New Westminster police last week. On June 24 at about 10:20 a.m.
No summer school for New West

No summer school for New West

School is officially out for summer in New Westminster. Robert Weston, the district’s director of human resources, confirmed to The Record Wednesday that the district is closing the doors to summer school at New Westminster Secondary.
Warrant out for sexual assault suspect

Warrant out for sexual assault suspect

A New Westminster man charged with sexual assault is on the run. Fred Bilawey was arrested and charged in March with one count of sexual assault relating to a help-wanted ad he allegedly posted on Craiglist.
New Westminster celebrates Canada’s birthday in style

New Westminster celebrates Canada’s birthday in style

Royal City residents turned out in droves to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Crowds flocked to Queens’ Park for an afternoon of fun in the sun that included musical entertainment, a pick-a-box auction and free treats.
[UPDATE] New West eatery closes

[UPDATE] New West eatery closes

In an unexpected Canada Day announcement, the Dublin Castle Neighbourhood Grill revealed it was closing its doors effective July 2.
[UPDATE] New Westminster loses Bailey bridge arbitration case

[UPDATE] New Westminster loses Bailey bridge arbitration case

Mayor Wayne Wright wouldn't use congested route to get to RCH for a hangnail
New Westminster aims for fall opening of pedestrian connection to Pier Park

New Westminster aims for fall opening of pedestrian connection to Pier Park

A glitch during construction of the Fourth Street pedestrian overpass isn’t expected to have any impact the project’s budget or timeline.
Cops continue crackdown on drunk drivers

Cops continue crackdown on drunk drivers

One choice can forever change a person’s life – or end it.
Do you know this man?

Do you know this man?

New Westminster police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect of a recent break and enter. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man with a shaven or bald head.
Female force

Female force

Three women share what it's like being a police officer in New West