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Mayor supports closer look into TransLink

After commissioner rejects fare hikes

New Westminster's new theatres to open May 11

Royal City residents won't have to leave town for much longer to catching the latest movies on the silver screen. Landmark Cinemas is aiming to open its new 10-screen multiplex cinemas in New Westminster in May.

Apartments proposed for Victoria Hill site

A consultation process is underway about amending the city's official community plan so a proposed housing development at the Victoria Hill development conforms to the plan.

What's up this weekend?

Spring is now officially here, and as we continue through April, it's time to get out and about and enjoy the best the Royal City has to offer. We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend.

Frozen berry problem leads to vaccine clinics

Free hepatitis A vaccines available to anyone who has eaten Pomeberry Blend frozen fruit by Western Family in last two weeks

New Westminster becoming the "place to be" in the region

Mayor Wayne Wright has announced that a New West Economic Forum will be held on the Royal City's waterfront in November.

City MP blasts Tories for axing Katimavik

New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly is taking exception to comments that Conservative Heritage Minister James Moore made in the House of Commons last week.

New Westminster bank robbery suspect arrested

A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the robbery of the uptown Bank of Montreal branch last week.

Life lessons from death

Death informs life. It can give us a perspective on our lives - and our relationships - that can lift us from the complacency of our common days.

Greening up River Market

A new garden store that recently opened at River Market is offering a bounty of unique greenery including living stones, which sprout flowers, glass terrarium plants and soil-less plants.