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Speeding vehicles make it scary and dangerous for pedestrians in New West

Speeding vehicles make it scary and dangerous for pedestrians in New West

New West resident appeals for more police enforcement and traffic cameras on Royal Avenue: “Things have really gotten out of control.”
New West working with BC Hydro on coordinating programs for customers

New West working with BC Hydro on coordinating programs for customers

Councillor concerned New West electric utility customers can’t access solar panel and battery storage program offered by BC Hydro.
What's going on in New West on the Remembrance Day long weekend?

What's going on in New West on the Remembrance Day long weekend?

This weekend in New West: Remembrance Day events, community happenings and live music (including classic rock and wartime tunes) are among this weekend’s offerings around town,
Peer Assisted Care Team responds to more than 1,700 crisis calls in New West

Peer Assisted Care Team responds to more than 1,700 crisis calls in New West

Peer Assistance Care Team is happy to have a healthy and collaborative relationship with the New Westminster Police Department.
New West supports efforts to tackle discrimination against guide dogs

New West supports efforts to tackle discrimination against guide dogs

 New Westminster to place “guide dog welcome” decals on municipal buildings – and will encourage businesses and organizations in the city to do the same.
New West approves a one-year permit for an emergency winter shelter

New West approves a one-year permit for an emergency winter shelter

A 24/7 emergency winter shelter can operate in the Cliff Block Residence in downtown New Westminster until April 30, 2025
New West councillor proposes a veterans' crosswalk treatments on Sixth Street

New West councillor proposes a veterans' crosswalk treatments on Sixth Street

With only 7 days before Remembrance Day, a majority of New West council members say there’s not enough time for staff to consider and implement an emergency motion calling for veterans’ crosswalks.
New West man to buy new set of wheels after $500K lotto win

New West man to buy new set of wheels after $500K lotto win

"Amazed, happy and I am still surprised.”
Nadine Nakagawa is New West council’s new director at Metro Vancouver

Nadine Nakagawa is New West council’s new director at Metro Vancouver

New Westminster council votes 5-2 for new reps to Metro Vancouver board after mayor steps aside to focus on city issues.
New West mayor to get Community Charter training after breaching council’s Code of Conduct

New West mayor to get Community Charter training after breaching council’s Code of Conduct

New Westminster adopts ethics commissioner recommendation – opposes additional remedial actions related to mayor’s breach of Code of Conduct