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24% of voters cast advance ballots in Richmond ridings

24% of voters cast advance ballots in Richmond ridings

As of Oct. 7, a total of 142,837 residents have registered to vote in the city's ridings
New trick-or-treating event coming to Quayside boardwalk this Halloween

New trick-or-treating event coming to Quayside boardwalk this Halloween

Residents are invited to hand out goodies to trick or treaters along New Westminster’s riverfront esplanade on Halloween night.
New West Hyacks look to bounce back at mid-mark of 2024 football season

New West Hyacks look to bounce back at mid-mark of 2024 football season

New Westminster Secondary's first loss of the year toppled them in the provincial rankings, but the rest of the team's schedule appears to be promising.
From the halls of justice to the BC Sports Hall of Fame: A special honour for this New West-born, Coquitlam-based lawyer

From the halls of justice to the BC Sports Hall of Fame: A special honour for this New West-born, Coquitlam-based lawyer

Robert Wright, who was the Crown's lead prosecutor in the Air India bombing case, is heading to the BC Sports Hall of Fame next year for his contribution to sport in the province.
Man with history of theft, breach of probation in New West wanted

Man with history of theft, breach of probation in New West wanted

A warrant was recently issued by B.C. police for a 44-year-old man for theft under $5,000, an offence he's previously committed in New Westminster.
More than 43K residents in Tri-Cities, New West have voted early

More than 43K residents in Tri-Cities, New West have voted early

Have you voted yet? Advance polling for the provincial election ends on Thursday, Oct. 17. The general election is on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

New Westminster is currently home to Metro Vancouver's second least expensive price for fuel.
Slight uptick in average monthly New West rent prices: data

Slight uptick in average monthly New West rent prices: data

New West currently hosts the fifth most expensive apartment rental price among medium-sized B.C. communities.
Deadline looming for New West nonprofits to apply for 2025 community grants

Deadline looming for New West nonprofits to apply for 2025 community grants

Groups and charities looking to host an event in New Westminster next year can apply for up to $20,000.
Photos: Suspect arrested in downtown New West double stabbing

Photos: Suspect arrested in downtown New West double stabbing

The victims suffered non life-threatening injuries from the incident near Columbia SkyTrain station, New Westminster police said.