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B.C. not participating in Canada-wide wireless emergency alert test Wednesday

B.C. not participating in Canada-wide wireless emergency alert test Wednesday

The rest of the country will take part in the test, with a message sent out via cellphone, radio, and TV
Utility fees on the rise in New Westminster in 2022

Utility fees on the rise in New Westminster in 2022

Solid waste will see the biggest hike because of new glass recycling program
New West approves shelter use for former Army & Navy building

New West approves shelter use for former Army & Navy building

What's happening at city hall
COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

Numbers of new and active COVID-19 infections are also in a steady decline.
Metro Vancouver windstorm leaves 4,500+ residents without power

Metro Vancouver windstorm leaves 4,500+ residents without power

In the City of Vancouver 380 people had their hydro knocked out by the winds
Thank you to everyone on the front lines of the B.C. floods and mudslides

Thank you to everyone on the front lines of the B.C. floods and mudslides

A hearty thanks, on behalf of British Columbians
New West schools spend mental health funds on counselling hours, youth care worker

New West schools spend mental health funds on counselling hours, youth care worker

New Westminster school district receives $70,000 extra as part of a $5-million fund announced by the B.C. Ministry of Education in September
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

B.C. ICUs have not had fewer COVID-19 patients since September 1.
International education in New West rebuilding from COVID-19 impacts

International education in New West rebuilding from COVID-19 impacts

New Westminster school district has seen fewer students from Asia but more from Europe and Latin America as it pivots in the face of the pandemic
Flooding affecting Quayside and Queensborough neighbourhoods in New West

Flooding affecting Quayside and Queensborough neighbourhoods in New West

City activates emergency operations centre to coordinate response to weather impacts