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Another day of 'longer wait times and reduced service' on TransLink in Metro Vancouver

Another day of 'longer wait times and reduced service' on TransLink in Metro Vancouver

The cold snap has not broken, and TransLink is getting Thursday's commute going with a strong warning about service delays and disruptions.
How this New West resident found a warm friendship in a rough snow storm

How this New West resident found a warm friendship in a rough snow storm

Margaret Vegt helped out two strangers who were stuck in the winter storm — knowing little that she would be making life-long friends.
Warming centre open in New West when temperature hits -4 or lower

Warming centre open in New West when temperature hits -4 or lower

Warming centre open in downtown New Westminster Sunday to Tuesday from 10:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
New West stands by Royal City motion approved by previous council

New West stands by Royal City motion approved by previous council

Motion to halt phasing out of Royal City moniker rule out of order because it hasn’t been used by city since 2009
Update: Canada Post downgrades Metro Vancouver service alert

Update: Canada Post downgrades Metro Vancouver service alert

Canada Post's red service alert for the region, following Tuesday's big dump of snow, is now yellow
Top 10 New West news stories of 2022: The countdown begins

Top 10 New West news stories of 2022: The countdown begins

We launch our look back at the top stories of 2022 with #10: Death of a monarch.
Have you played Christmas Donkey Kong ?

Have you played Christmas Donkey Kong ?

Fight little gingerbread men and smash large candy canes in this festive version of a classic arcade game.
Here is when to expect more snow and temps that will feel like -22 C in Metro Vancouver

Here is when to expect more snow and temps that will feel like -22 C in Metro Vancouver

Travel will be impacted again this week, says an Environment Canada meteorologist.
Photographer's efforts to get a great shot draw ire of New West police

Photographer's efforts to get a great shot draw ire of New West police

"It is dangerous, trespassing and ties up emergency resources."
Purpose Society makes toys available for New West families

Purpose Society makes toys available for New West families

Families in need of a toy or two for their kids are invited to drop by Purpose Society Tuesday through Thursday