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'Where have all the sellers gone?' Lower Mainland listings drop 27%

'Where have all the sellers gone?' Lower Mainland listings drop 27%

Early July data shows that housing sales are down across Greater Vancouver for the fifth straight month, but a corresponding drop in new listings may keep price corrections in check.
New West business “flabbergasted” and “shaken up” by some customers’ responses to mask requirement

New West business “flabbergasted” and “shaken up” by some customers’ responses to mask requirement

Bosley's staff feared for store owner's safety
New West infringed on church's Charter freedom by cancelling booking: judge

New West infringed on church's Charter freedom by cancelling booking: judge

Cancelling Anvil Centre booking for Christian youth conference about 'sexuality and identity issues' was an unreasonable infringement of Grace Chapel's freedom of expression, according to BC Supreme Court ruling
New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

Active infections rise more than 8% in past week, to 692.
New West police review 'catastrophic' heat wave after 38 sudden deaths

New West police review 'catastrophic' heat wave after 38 sudden deaths

NWPD attended 38 sudden death investigations in one-week period
Fraser Health warns Metro Vancouver residents to prepare for wildfire smoke

Fraser Health warns Metro Vancouver residents to prepare for wildfire smoke

Using a portable HEPA air cleaner is one way to keep yourself safe from the smoky air, says university professor.
Vehicle bursts into flames near Queen's Park in New West

Vehicle bursts into flames near Queen's Park in New West

The occupants of vehicle made a narrow escape after their vehicle burst into flames Tuesday near Queen’s Park. The fire happened at Queen’s Avenue at First Street, according to a witness.
Letter: New West wisely paused Queen's Park HRAs after process abused

Letter: New West wisely paused Queen's Park HRAs after process abused

Editor: It was a surprise to everyone, including those in the heritage community, that city council put a pause on the Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) applications in Queen’s Park. It has been a long process to get to this point.
Letter: Only the most gullible believe we need a federal election

Letter: Only the most gullible believe we need a federal election

Editor: It has become the worst kept secret in Canada that we are most likely headed for a federal election in late September.
Family, Mounties seek missing Metro Vancouver teen

Family, Mounties seek missing Metro Vancouver teen

He was last heard from July 14.