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New West schools could be back to more normal operations by September

New West schools could be back to more normal operations by September

With COVID-19 exposure notifications on a downward trend, the New Westminster school district is eyeing the possibility of a more normal year in 2021/22
New West Farmers Market in full swing for the season

New West Farmers Market in full swing for the season

The market runs Thursdays until Nov. 4 at Tipperary Park, with full COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place
B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, as second-doses outpace initial vaccinations

B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, as second-doses outpace initial vaccinations

Number of those in ICU, at 57, is lower than at any time since November 20.
New West aims to bring a little post-pandemic joy and whimsy to the community

New West aims to bring a little post-pandemic joy and whimsy to the community

Public art, festivals are among the ideas being contemplated
New West council supports apartment’s plan to convert parking to living spaces

New West council supports apartment’s plan to convert parking to living spaces

What's happening at city hall
Here's how to not get hosed when buying a vehicle online in the Lower Mainland

Here's how to not get hosed when buying a vehicle online in the Lower Mainland

BBB offers tips on scams and best practises
So long goats, hello art: Check out an outdoor gallery at Queen's Park petting farm in June

So long goats, hello art: Check out an outdoor gallery at Queen's Park petting farm in June

Arts Council of New Westminster is hosting an outdoor gallery at the farm from Thursday, June 24 to Sunday, June 27
12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

89,390 people received first doses of vaccine during the weekend; 57,521 others got second doses.
Outdoor patios proving to be popular in New Westminster

Outdoor patios proving to be popular in New Westminster

20 temporary parklets and patios created - and more could be coming
New West breaks ground on $106.6-million aquatics and community centre

New West breaks ground on $106.6-million aquatics and community centre

Name of new facility to be announced soon