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Catch Michael Kaeshammer onstage in Metro Vancouver

Catch Michael Kaeshammer onstage in Metro Vancouver

The internationally acclaimed pianist talks life and music as he prepares for stops in New Westminster and West Vancouver.
Metro Vancouver gas prices could drop to levels not seen since January

Metro Vancouver gas prices could drop to levels not seen since January

One petroleum analyst from GasBuddy says the price of a litre of regular gasoline could drop by as much as 20 cents in the coming week, and even more the week after.
New West school district eyes future of programs of choice

New West school district eyes future of programs of choice

Parents and school communities will be consulted on French immersion and Montessori programs. Here's what lies ahead.
B.C. scientist helps build 'risk of extinction' tool for biggest fish

B.C. scientist helps build 'risk of extinction' tool for biggest fish

A shark expert from B.C.'s Simon Fraser University has helped create a tool to measure the biodiversity of the ocean's biggest predatory fish, and conversely, their risk of extinction.
Letter: B.C. seniors should be able to defer strata fees

Letter: B.C. seniors should be able to defer strata fees

The rising costs of living have hit low-income seniors hard.
Input wanted on plans for former Queen’s Park petting farm space

Input wanted on plans for former Queen’s Park petting farm space

New Westminster is seeking input for “habitat” and “grow” concepts for former farm space in Queen’s Park
New Westminster skater comes home with Disney on Ice

New Westminster skater comes home with Disney on Ice

Cole Stanbra used to train competitively out of Burnaby 8 Rinks. Then he found a calling as a show skater — and he's never looked back.
Fire crews respond to smoky bathroom fire at New Westminster Secondary School

Fire crews respond to smoky bathroom fire at New Westminster Secondary School

New West firefighters weren’t available to respond to other emergencies when dealing with bathroom fire at NWSS
Century House’s Snooker Activity Group turns 50

Century House’s Snooker Activity Group turns 50

Snooker Activity Group, which was founded at New West's Century House five decades ago, continues to thrive even today.
Two people injured in single-vehicle collision in New Westminster

Two people injured in single-vehicle collision in New Westminster

New Westminster police investigating after vehicle drove into a tree