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Qayqayt First Nation Chief: “People across Canada have listened”

Qayqayt First Nation Chief: “People across Canada have listened”

A summer road trip has left Chief Rhonda Larrabee hopeful that truth and reconciliation will happen in Canada
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Letter: Will planned marsh bring mosquitoes to New West Quay?

Letter: Will planned marsh bring mosquitoes to New West Quay?

Bosa's environmental efforts are appreciated — but what about mosquitoes?
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Every run is followed by a beer at this running club in New West

Every run is followed by a beer at this running club in New West

Need motivation to run? Join a community of people at Steel and Oak Run Club who follow up their long sweaty runs with a chilled glass of beer every week.  
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B.C. announces “historic” investment in education in New Westminster

B.C. announces “historic” investment in education in New Westminster

808 Royal to provide 368 beds in new 20-storey, $292.5-million project - but it may be tough for city to finalize plan to meet college's timeline
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Update: Young women and bystander injured, bitten in alleged assault on SkyTrain

Update: Young women and bystander injured, bitten in alleged assault on SkyTrain

A man was allegedly recording video of three young women.
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Home improvement scams persist in B.C., warns Better Business Bureau

Home improvement scams persist in B.C., warns Better Business Bureau

Home improvement scams rank fourth in Canada for riskiest scams.
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Burnaby, New West to see boosted bus service come Sept. 5

Burnaby, New West to see boosted bus service come Sept. 5

TransLink is increasing service levels to priority bus routes.
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Letters: It's not safe to walk New Westminster's streets

Letters: It's not safe to walk New Westminster's streets

Will city council candidates make safety a priority in the fall election?
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Tagalog is the most popular non-official language in New West

Tagalog is the most popular non-official language in New West

Filipino language Tagalog is the most common non-official mother tongue in New West, with Mandarin and Panjabi coming a close second and third, respectively.
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BCGEU strike leaves private cannabis retailers high and dry

BCGEU strike leaves private cannabis retailers high and dry

B.C.’s private cannabis retailers are facing the brunt of the ongoing BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers strike, as they fear supply shortage in the coming weeks.
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