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Minter: Improving drainage in our gardens

Minter: Improving drainage in our gardens

B.C.'s recent atmospheric river event should encourage gardeners to update their yards, says expert Brian Minter.
Three people stabbed and one suspect arrested at restaurant in New West casino

Three people stabbed and one suspect arrested at restaurant in New West casino

New Westminster police are seeking witnesses and phone videos from Starlight Casino after an early-morning stabbing.
Letter: NAV CANADA is 'actively' working on airplane noise consideration

Letter: NAV CANADA is 'actively' working on airplane noise consideration

The nonprofit corporation states it's "sensitive" to aircraft operational impacts on Metro Vancouver communities.
BBB: Beware of Halloween costume 'deals' that are all tricks, no treats

BBB: Beware of Halloween costume 'deals' that are all tricks, no treats

Research, avoid honest-to-goodness deals and trust fraud alerts are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to curb tricksters this Halloween.
Tick, Tick … Boom! to blast onto the New West stage this holiday season

Tick, Tick … Boom! to blast onto the New West stage this holiday season

Vagabond Players presenting a thought-provoking musical at Bernie Legge Theatre in New Westminster.
Metro Vancouver weather: Powerful windstorm could cause power outages

Metro Vancouver weather: Powerful windstorm could cause power outages

Locals should brace for possible power outages, and high winds breaking tree branches. 
Metro Vancouver sells Cape land to Bowen Island Conservancy

Metro Vancouver sells Cape land to Bowen Island Conservancy

Conservancy purchases dozens of hectares of Metro land at Cape Roger Curtis
New West police department faces increased costs for recruit training

New West police department faces increased costs for recruit training

Should British Columbia follow Ontario’s lead have the province – not municipalities – paying for training of new police recruits?
Crime calls in downtown New West are down from 2023

Crime calls in downtown New West are down from 2023

New Westminster police board in brief: Downtown crime, meeting times, and being an ally to 2SLGBTQ+ members and civilians.
New West man charged with possession of child pornography

New West man charged with possession of child pornography

45-year-old man charged with possession of child pornography following New Westminster police investigation into online child sexual abuse material.