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Embattled Hyack board brings in new directors

Embattled Hyack board brings in new directors

Despite months of internal squabbling and city intervention, a trio of new directors recently joined the embattled Hyack Festival Association.
New Westminster homeowners went too far with changes

New Westminster homeowners went too far with changes

New Westminster city council put two homeowners on the hot seat for failing to fulfill obligations of a heritage plan for their Queen's Park home. In 2007, city council rezoned 218 Fourth St.
Royal City residents gather to remember

Royal City residents gather to remember

Residents of New Westminster gathered at the Royal Westminster Armoury on Nov. 11 to pay tribute to those who have served in battle and in peace keeping missions for Canada.
New Westminster citizens concerned about dangerous crosswalk

New Westminster citizens concerned about dangerous crosswalk

Pedestrians and cyclists are at risk because motorists aren’t following the rules of the road at a crosswalk near Victoria Hill.
New Westminster church wants to expand

New Westminster church wants to expand

New Westminster city council will decide whether to give its blessing to a proposed rezoning after an upcoming public hearing. The Calvary Worship Centre has applied to rezone 260 12th St. so it can build a new 3,051.
New Westminster prepares for Santa’s arrival on Columbia Street

New Westminster prepares for Santa’s arrival on Columbia Street

Santa Claus will be riding into town a little earlier in the day for this year’s Christmas Parade.
Teaching children to remember

Teaching children to remember

Life lessons taught in the graveyard
New Westminster hosting a party for Canada Games Pool’s birthday

New Westminster hosting a party for Canada Games Pool’s birthday

The community is invited to dive into the anniversary festivities at Canada Games Pool. With 2013 marking the 40th anniversary of the pool, the city is set to celebrate the milestone on Saturday, Nov. 16 with a pool party.
New West baker serves cupcakes to the stars

New West baker serves cupcakes to the stars

When Snoop Dogg came to town last year, a local baker had a close encounter with the rapper that turned into a promotional opportunity for her New West bakery.
New Westminster to feature open-air museum in Vancouver Biennale

New Westminster to feature open-air museum in Vancouver Biennale

Blue trees will be sprouting up in New Westminster as part of the Vancouver Biennale – but that’s just the beginning.