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Back to work

New Westminster city council gets back to work on Aug. 27 after a six-week summer hiatus. As in past years, council has avoided scheduling meetings for several weeks in July and August.

Apartment resident sniffs out problem

No smoke, but resident knew she could smell it

Mamma Mia! It's ABBA in New West

If you like ABBA, you might want to "take a chance" on a tribute band playing this weekend at Massey Theatre. Rock.It.Boy Entertainment presents Abra Cadabra: a Tribute to the Music and Magic of ABBA, this Friday, Aug. 24 at 7: 30 p.m.

Fire service hires for one of its top jobs

A longtime Richmond firefighter is taking on one of the top jobs in New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service.

'Memory band' features incorrect name

City may need to make a correction to permanent feature at new Pier Park

Day with the cup: friends, family and fun

Reporter Alfie Lau spent the day with NHLer Bill Ranford and the Stanley Cup during a visit to the city this week Summer and Makena Thomas will have a great story to tell when they go back to school next month.

Read abroad

This summer New Westminsterites are reading around the world with the adult summer reading club at the New Westminster Public Library. Mysteries are hugely popular and an exotic location adds to the appeal. Here are a few to entice and intrigue.
Pride fest grows

Pride fest grows

A look at old weather

We just got back from a tour of Fraser Cemetery on a wonderful warm Sunday afternoon, and there were many comments about the weather. People in our city have always enjoyed hearing stories of weather and extremes.

Calendar of Events

TO SEPTEMBER 1 Summer reading for adults at the New Westminster Public Library, visit different countries through the Read Around the World adult summer reading program.