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Summer concert series is back in New West’s Queen’s Park

Summer concert series is back in New West’s Queen’s Park

Arts Council of New Westminster is bringing back its free concert series with a performance every Thursday and Sunday this summer. The line-up includes diverse genres from classical guitar to traditional Cuban music and more.
Nightly shelter to open in downtown New West in coming weeks

Nightly shelter to open in downtown New West in coming weeks

Review of building requirements stalls plans for emergency response centre, but nightly shelter proposed as interim measure in former Army & Navy department store
Armed robbery, assault in downtown New West sends victim to hospital

Armed robbery, assault in downtown New West sends victim to hospital

New Westminster police appeals for witnesses and CCTV footage to help identify suspects in July 11 assault and robbery on Clarkson Street
New West rescinds five bylaws after following incorrect process

New West rescinds five bylaws after following incorrect process

A Closer Look: Council to reconsider five rezoning applications after seeking public input at the wrong point in the process
This New West baker’s pretzels are made with no ordinary flour

This New West baker’s pretzels are made with no ordinary flour

Alida Dube, owner of New Westminster’s West Coast Pretzel Co., took half a year to come up with a pretzel recipe that uses flour made with grains that breweries discard as waste. These grains are, in fact, loaded with fibres, minerals and proteins, she says.
First Canadian e-bike subscription service expands in B.C.

First Canadian e-bike subscription service expands in B.C.

Another transportation option amid rising gas prices...
All-rental highrise for uptown New West heading back to council for approval

All-rental highrise for uptown New West heading back to council for approval

A 100 per cent rental building is proposed for a prominent uptown site
Vancouver Men’s Chorus’ popular drag show is back in New West

Vancouver Men’s Chorus’ popular drag show is back in New West

After a year’s break due to COVID, the chorus group’s annual fundraiser, Singing Can Be a Drag, is back in New Westminster.
New Westminster adopts maternity/parental leave policy

New Westminster adopts maternity/parental leave policy

Council members will be able to take a leave and receive full pay
New Westminster to begin phasing out Royal City in city’s branding

New Westminster to begin phasing out Royal City in city’s branding

City plans to engage with community on development of new brand identity more inclusive and in keeping with reconciliation efforts