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12 things to do in New West on the Dec. 13 to 15 weekend

12 things to do in New West on the Dec. 13 to 15 weekend

Festive markets and entertainment (lots!) and a city celebration are among the happenings in New Westminster this weekend.
Report: New West needs 8,137 new housing units in the next five years

Report: New West needs 8,137 new housing units in the next five years

What type of housing is needed in New Westminster? “Housing needs and demand exist across the housing spectrum in New Westminster and for various demographics.”
Suspect charged in connected to alleged stabbing in New West in October

Suspect charged in connected to alleged stabbing in New West in October

 30-year-old man charged with aggravated assault has been released with “strict” conditions.
New Westminster seeks grant funding to support it climate action work

New Westminster seeks grant funding to support it climate action work

New West to develop a plan that maps out a path towards adapting, preparing for, and building resilience for current and future climate impacts for the next 25 years.
Suspect who touched women's bottoms arrested: Coquitlam RCMP

Suspect who touched women's bottoms arrested: Coquitlam RCMP

Mounties said a man has been arrested in connection to nine sexual assaults against random women in Burquitlam and Glen Park.
New Westminster set to consider a 6.6% tax hike in 2025

New Westminster set to consider a 6.6% tax hike in 2025

Hiring new police officers and funding Q to Q ferry among the items included in the budget supported by a majority of New Westminster city council.
Full closure of Front Street in New West extended to March 2025

Full closure of Front Street in New West extended to March 2025

Front Street in New Westminster will continue to be off-limits to through traffic until spring 2025 – but businesses are still open for business.
New West hosts celebration after its new community centre wins an international award

New West hosts celebration after its new community centre wins an international award

təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre wins a prestigious Prix Versailles award for its interior architecture.
24 people in New West died of toxic drugs between January and October 2024

24 people in New West died of toxic drugs between January and October 2024

BC Coroners Service report says 1,925 deaths to unregulated drug deaths in BC is a “significant decline” compared to the first 10 months of 2023.
Reading Theatre in New West features A Christmas Carol

Reading Theatre in New West features A Christmas Carol

Community members invited to participate in reading of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol on Wednesday.