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Cause of Columbia Street fire still being investigated

Cause of Columbia Street fire still being investigated

Investigators from the New Westminster police and fire departments continue to process evidence collected from the scene of the downtown fire that destroyed two buildings earlier this month.

Palmer says article got it wrong

Dear Editor After reading your article in Friday's Record (What does future hold for Hyack?), I would like to correct some of the misinformation set out in it.
[UPDATE] New Westminster city council has had enough of Hyack drama

[UPDATE] New Westminster city council has had enough of Hyack drama

New Westminster city council is taking action to end the ongoing dispute with the Hyack Festival Association.
Santa parade sponsorship up in the air

Santa parade sponsorship up in the air

Key West Ford says Hyack situation is unclear.
What will replace Thrifty’s?

What will replace Thrifty’s?

When Thrifty Foods opened in Sapperton, it was like a little piece of the island life Jen Arbo grew up with had come to New Westminster. But it may soon be washed away.
What does future hold for Hyack?

What does future hold for Hyack?

The dust hasn’t settled as the in-fighting continues, but at least one city councillor says it may be time for the city to step in and help clean up the Hyack Festival Association’s mess before the events it hosts suffer. Coun.
Sexual assault suspect wanted by police

Sexual assault suspect wanted by police

New Westminster police are investigating a sexual assault and break-in on London Street. On Oct. 23, around 9 p.m., a woman was sexually assaulted in her home.
New Westminster considers one-stop shopping for city services

New Westminster considers one-stop shopping for city services

New Westminster residents may be able to pay parking tickets, renew dogs licences return library books and get in a workout – all in one place. Coun.
Tigers, Hyacks – and all that jazz

Tigers, Hyacks – and all that jazz

These Hyacks have a tiger by the tailgate. When organizers of the Hyack Football Tailgate Auction were looking for ways to jazz up the event, a hot high school band grabbed them by the ears.
New West to host Take Back Our Port rally on Sunday

New West to host Take Back Our Port rally on Sunday

A proposed coal transfer facility at Fraser Surrey Docks is fueling a debate about port projects.