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Now sailing: Q to Q ferry returns to (near) pre-pandemic hours

Now sailing: Q to Q ferry returns to (near) pre-pandemic hours

New Westminster’s 2023 budget proposes funds for Q to Q ferry docks and service
New West artist immortalizes animals' earthly remains

New West artist immortalizes animals' earthly remains

Creator Ariel Styles puts a unique spin on death and decay by transforming ethically sourced animal skulls into art.
New Westminster won't be split up in federal boundary shift

New Westminster won't be split up in federal boundary shift

The original plan — which would have joined New West and North Surrey, and sent Queensborough off with Richmond East — has been reworked.
Letter: Public boat dock would be good for downtown New West

Letter: Public boat dock would be good for downtown New West

How can we help people discover New Westminster by water?
Metro Vancouver mayors ask for $500M to match inflation and growth demands on TransLink

Metro Vancouver mayors ask for $500M to match inflation and growth demands on TransLink

"Our challenge is no longer just about surviving the effects of the pandemic and inflation," says Brad West, mayor of Port Coquitlam and chair of the Mayors' Council.
Letter: New West needs a way to draw boaters

Letter: New West needs a way to draw boaters

Can New West follow Steveston's lead and become a draw for water-based tourism?
Should New West council members be limited to one motion per meeting?

Should New West council members be limited to one motion per meeting?

Council debates proposed notice of motion policy: Is it anti-democratic?
Sweets for the sweet: Find Valentine's chocolate in New West

Sweets for the sweet: Find Valentine's chocolate in New West

Ethical bean-to-bar craft chocolate or nostalgic candy treats? Whatever your taste, it's here.
New West police targeting catalytic converter thefts — and making arrests

New West police targeting catalytic converter thefts — and making arrests

Three suspects were arrested while police were observing known catalytic converter thieves
Letter: New West is missing the boat on waterfront dock

Letter: New West is missing the boat on waterfront dock

Let's give people a place to stop instead of being a "drive-by on the river," this writer suggests.