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Fraser River Discovery Centre induct Mark Angelo to hall of fame

Fraser River Discovery Centre induct Mark Angelo to hall of fame

A man whose passion for the Fraser River knows no depths is the latest inductee into the Fraser River Hall of Fame.
New Westminster OKs new development for former Simon Fraser health unit site

New Westminster OKs new development for former Simon Fraser health unit site

A former city-owned site is being rezoned to accommodate a mixed-use commercial and residential development. In 2012, the city sold the Gyro health building to South Street Financial Corp.
(UPDATE) District must make 'business case' for a new high school, Fassbender says

(UPDATE) District must make 'business case' for a new high school, Fassbender says

Just a day after the Minster of Education said the New Westminster school district must make a business case to get approval for a replacement high school, the province has given approval to the district’s request for a school that could house up to
New recycling facility coming to 'Boro

New recycling facility coming to 'Boro

A $15-million container recycling facility is coming to New Westminster, and Multi-Material B.C. says it will bring prosperity to the city. The 179,000-square-foot facility is set to open in 2015 on Gifford Street in Queensborough. Multi-Material B.
If the shoe fits

If the shoe fits

Shoppers line up for annual Army & Navy shoe sale
Budget numbers don't say how many lives will change

Budget numbers don't say how many lives will change

District cuts $2.69 million from next year's budget
New West youth seek crosswalk near high school

New West youth seek crosswalk near high school

New Westminster Secondary School students are seeking support for an area on Eighth Avenue that’s been a mecca for jaywalkers for decades.
New West public art proposal delivers the “wow factor”

New West public art proposal delivers the “wow factor”

Council not so sure
Police investigating donation box thefts

Police investigating donation box thefts

Canadian Cancer Society’s annual daffodil campaign suffered a blow last week when 17 donation boxes were stolen – all from stores in New Westminster.
Accused New Westminster man located

Accused New Westminster man located

A 52-year-old man accused of sexual assault has been found, New Westminster police announced on Friday. Fred William Bilawey was reported missing last week after he hadn’t been heard from since April 16, as The Record previously reported.