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New Westminster seniors and docs get together to learn about end-of-life planning

New Westminster seniors and docs get together to learn about end-of-life planning

Their kids might not want to hear it, their doctors might not have brought it up, but a group of New Westminster seniors is ready to start talking about what kind of medical care they want (and don’t want) if they ever get too sick to decide for them
New Westminster driving solo in bid to get a Bailey Bridge

New Westminster driving solo in bid to get a Bailey Bridge

Province stands by its conditions for two crossings or none at all
Strike to close New West schools again

Strike to close New West schools again

New Westminster schools will be hit again by rotating strikes next Friday, June 6, the British Columbia Teachers' Federation announced Wednesday afternoon.
Fees on the rise at New Westminster Secondary School

Fees on the rise at New Westminster Secondary School

School fees at New Westminster Secondary School will increase – including a one-time $100 textbook deposit and a $50 athletic uniform retainer – starting this fall.
New Westminster paves way for parkade demolition

New Westminster paves way for parkade demolition

A portion of the Front Street parkade could be coming down in less than a year.
[UPDATE] Grade 5 Spencer students hope to score hockey box

[UPDATE] Grade 5 Spencer students hope to score hockey box

Forget the NHL playoffs, there's some hockey drama right here in the Royal City.
New Westminster concerned about pipeline expansion

New Westminster concerned about pipeline expansion

The City of New Westminster is worried that a catastrophic pipeline rupture could pose tremendous environmental impacts on the Brunette and Fraser River.
New Westminster firefighters douse rubbish fire at former fire site

New Westminster firefighters douse rubbish fire at former fire site

New Westminster firefighters returned to a familiar scene to douse a small fire Tuesday morning. Crews were called to the 600 block of Front Street, where a rubbish fire was reported at the site of last October’s devastating fire to the E.L.
New Westminster set to serve up burgers and ice cream at Westminster Pier Park

New Westminster set to serve up burgers and ice cream at Westminster Pier Park

Wally's Burgers gets contract for Westminster Pier Park concession
New Westminster park nets its ninth award

New Westminster park nets its ninth award

A riverfront park slated to house an urban beach and a public art installation has garnered another award bringing the total to nine. In recent weeks, the city has received two more awards for Westminster Pier Park.