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New West school initiates lockdown out of “abundance of caution”

New West school initiates lockdown out of “abundance of caution”

Police determined a disturbance in the neighbourhood posed no threat to students or staff
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New West man criticizes “hokey pokey” voting requirements

New West man criticizes “hokey pokey” voting requirements

A Quayside resident was “really baffled” when he didn’t have to show ID to vote in civic election
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Fundraisers galore — and more — coming up in (and near) New West

Fundraisers galore — and more — coming up in (and near) New West

What’s happening Around Town? Fundraisers (for students and our furry friends), PechaKucha New West and Platinum Awards 2022
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Letters: New West bike lanes are used by hundreds of cyclists

Letters: New West bike lanes are used by hundreds of cyclists

Just because it doesn't benefit you personally doesn't mean it isn't a good thing, says this writer.
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Letter: New Westminster's roads are a disgrace

Letter: New Westminster's roads are a disgrace

This letter writer says it's time for the city to start taking care of the roads.
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River’s Reach Pub reopening in New West in November

River’s Reach Pub reopening in New West in November

New owner of Rivers’ Reach aims to bring pub back to its heyday
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Compelling COVID exhibition crossing the country stops in New West

Compelling COVID exhibition crossing the country stops in New West

The stories of some of the 7,000 seniors in care who died during COVID-19 are coming to New West
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Air quality in parts of the Lower Mainland currently equal to smoking 5 cigarettes a day

Air quality in parts of the Lower Mainland currently equal to smoking 5 cigarettes a day

An app shows how the air quality is equivalent to smoking cigarettes in places like Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and around the world.
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How some B.C. youth can get $600 per month for rent

How some B.C. youth can get $600 per month for rent

B.C.'s rent supplement program meant to avoid homelessness will provide $600 a month to youth transitioning from government care to their first house.
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B.C. communities record some of the worst air quality in the world

B.C. communities record some of the worst air quality in the world

A station near Hope recorded fine particulate concentrations so bad it far outranked the most polluted major cities in the world.
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