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Letter: New West resident — 'It is long past time we clean up our streets'

Letter: New West resident — 'It is long past time we clean up our streets'

This letter writer explains they tried to help someone in apparent medical distress at a New West convenience store, but was met with an "extremely aggressive" response.
Tourism New Westminster wins award for its #SearchForPhillip campaign

Tourism New Westminster wins award for its #SearchForPhillip campaign

An innovative campaign to find a Price is Right contestant – and highlight his visit to New West – has earned provincial accolades.
New West to consider whether to board BC kick scooter pilot project

New West to consider whether to board BC kick scooter pilot project

New Westminster considering if it should take the province up on its offer to participate in B.C.’s kick scooter initiative.
New West bike lane and cycling advocate earn HUB awards

New West bike lane and cycling advocate earn HUB awards

It’s a winner: HUB Cycling awards Infrastructure Improvement Award to New Westminster Secondary School Cycling Connector project.
154 years and counting: May Day returns to New Westminster on May 25

154 years and counting: May Day returns to New Westminster on May 25

May Day Community Association appeals to New Westminster for support for “longest-running May Day on Earth.”
New West heritage homes tour returns to town this spring

New West heritage homes tour returns to town this spring

What does new provincial legislation mean for heritage buildings in New Westminster?
Should New West allow large child-care centres in residential areas?

Should New West allow large child-care centres in residential areas?

Breaking down barriers: New Westminster to explore opportunities idea aimed at reducing barriers for families needing child care.
New West lane closures starting tonight on roads around Pattullo Bridge

New West lane closures starting tonight on roads around Pattullo Bridge

Pattullo Bridge replacement project requires nighttime lane closures in New Westminster on Royal Avenue, McBride Boulevard, Columbia Street, and Bridge Connector for about two months.
Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

For the first time, B.C. NDP political opponents have had an issue land in their laps that has the government in serious retreat, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.
Comment: Check immunization records before spring break travel

Comment: Check immunization records before spring break travel

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 79 per cent increase in the number of global measles cases in 2023, compared to 2022.