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Celebrate Paper Bag Princess Day in New West

Robert Munsch's controversial fairy tale has stood the test of time for more than 40 years

Mar 2, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

New West fairly confident of meeting its $114-million budget for new aquatic centre

Worse-than-anticipated soil conditions prompted 2022 increase to original budget for təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre

Mar 2, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

New West’s free little art gallery set for a grand opening

Expect live music, poetry and art workshops at the grand opening of this tiny gallery

Mar 2, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Policy vs. personal responsibility: New West council rejects carbon declaration

Carbon emission declaration proposal: New West council members won’t be reporting on their annual travel, housing and vehicle use

Mar 2, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Warmer temperatures on the way for New West as snow alert ends

Some light mixed precipitation could arrive next week.

Mar 2, 2023 10:24 AM Read more >

Letter: Traffic fine equity won't deter speeding in New West

Would increased monitoring and enforcement of traffic laws be a better solution?

Mar 2, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

This week in New West history: Dad jokes and Victorian humour

Has this newspaper's humour stood the test of time?

Mar 2, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

These were the 5 hottest letters in New West last month

Record readers are never shy about sharing their thoughts. Here are the five most-read takes of February.

Mar 1, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

This 6-year-old New Westie is chopping her hair to help other kids

Madelynn Cheung has very nearly hit her $1,000 goal — and you can still help out if you'd like.

Mar 1, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Celebrating Indigenous art forms: Coastal Dance Festival returns to New West

The annual Indigenous dance festival starts tomorrow

Mar 1, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >