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New Westminster council to consider Hyack's fate in new year

New Westminster council to consider Hyack's fate in new year

A staff report to be considered by council in January will shed some light on how the city will deal with the drama at the Hyack Festival Association.
New Westminster police warn of phone scam

New Westminster police warn of phone scam

Police are warning residents of New Westminster to be extra cautious when answering the telephone this holiday season.
New West assault victim in coma after "completely random" attack

New West assault victim in coma after "completely random" attack

A 19-year-old man is in a coma and isn’t suspected to survive a “completely random” attack near the 22nd Street SkyTrain station. Members of the New Westminster Police Department were called to the area of 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue about 7:45 p.
One thousand well wishes from New West students

One thousand well wishes from New West students

Herbert Spencer Elementary students hang 1,000 origami cranes at Honour House Society for Christmas
New Westminster to formalize position on Pattullo Bridge in the new year

New Westminster to formalize position on Pattullo Bridge in the new year

The Pattullo Bridge process is expected to ramp up again in late January or early February.
New Westminster expects more traffic when tolls rise on Port Mann Bridge

New Westminster expects more traffic when tolls rise on Port Mann Bridge

New Westminster wants to find a way to put the brakes on accelerating traffic gridlock on city streets.
[UPDATE] Teenager charged in connection to beating in New Westminster

[UPDATE] Teenager charged in connection to beating in New Westminster

Residents' association hopes to set up meeting to get more information
School board expense reports indicate caution

School board expense reports indicate caution

Former chair spent most among New Westminster trustees in 2013
School district budget trending positive

School district budget trending positive

Staff remains cautious despite small surplus
New Westminster association’s bank accounts frozen – unable to pay settlement

New Westminster association’s bank accounts frozen – unable to pay settlement

The Hyack Festival Association has been unable to pay a wrongful dismissal settlement to its former executive director because its bank accounts have been frozen.