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Watch for aggressive coyotes on New West streets

Watch for aggressive coyotes on New West streets

With new pups to feed and protect, coyotes may be more aggressive during the spring, according to a wildlife expert.
Sword swinging into shape

Sword swinging into shape

Finally, there's a killer workout for sword slayers. It involves learning how they took one another down in Medieval Europe, and it's all in the name of getting in shape.
Driver pleads guilty in fatal pedestrian crash

Driver pleads guilty in fatal pedestrian crash

The driver who struck and killed 25-year-old Gemma Snowball last year pled guilty to charges stemming from the fatal crash in court last week.
Strike won’t impact New West students, says superintendent

Strike won’t impact New West students, says superintendent

The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation launched the first phase of “low-level” strike action Wednesday in response to its ongoing labour tussle with the provincial government.
New West residents will be able to hit the beach (water not included)

New West residents will be able to hit the beach (water not included)

New West residents will be able to soak up some sun under a beach umbrella and walk in the sand at Westminster Pier Park. An urban beach is one of the elements being proposed for the timber wharf section of Westminster Pier Park.
New Westminster isn’t wowed by all of the proposed public art

New Westminster isn’t wowed by all of the proposed public art

The Vancouver Biennale is proving that beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder.
New Westminster kids impress judges in heritage contest

New Westminster kids impress judges in heritage contest

An iconic image from the Second World War captured the imaginations of local students during Heritage Week.
Investigators looking for sexual assault victims

Investigators looking for sexual assault victims

New Westminster police believe a local man accused of sexual assault may have other victims that have not come forward yet.
New Westminster neighbour supports six-lane Pattullo

New Westminster neighbour supports six-lane Pattullo

Mayor Wayne Wright says they can have it – on their turf
New Westminster considers micro suites at Plaza 88

New Westminster considers micro suites at Plaza 88

A developer believes that people will sacrifice space for place – but city council isn’t so keen on micro units being proposed in the downtown.