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Man accused of using car in New Westminster assault waives right to counsel for 'road flagger' trial

The man accused of running down a construction-site road flagger in New Westminster took the unusual route of forgoing a lawyer and representing himself at his trial on Friday.

New Westminster mother charged with manslaughter following June 2011 death of six-month old son

A 32-year-old New Westminster woman was in court Monday and charged with manslaughter in connection with the June 2011 death of her six-month old son.

Plan for Queen's Park future on the table

New Westminster residents invited to upcoming public consultations on city park
Photos: Remembering a golden era

Photos: Remembering a golden era

School back in session

No strike days expected next week as teachers prepare for AGM
Photos: New West kids get out and play

Photos: New West kids get out and play

New West kids get out and play

Lowest tax increase in years

New Westminster council approves 1.91 per cent tax increase for the coming year

Independent toy shop closes its doors

Pedagogy Toys ends its run at the River Market

Teachers won't strike next week

School will be in session next week, now that the B.C. Teachers' Federation has postponed the possibility of another one-day strike.

New Westminster mill announces 187 layoffs

A longtime New Westminster employer is laying off almost a third of its workforce. Kruger Products paper mill is shutting down its production of raw paper rolls for the industrial market and letting go of 187 employees.