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BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

Inspect the ad, research the company and look up reviews are some tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid too-good-to-be-true scams like this one.
Letter: New West addressing homelessness. Nothing I haven't heard before

Letter: New West addressing homelessness. Nothing I haven't heard before

This letter writer provides their take on a challenge he's hear for 30 years.
New West residents launched petitions in 2024 on topics from crosswalks to comedy shows

New West residents launched petitions in 2024 on topics from crosswalks to comedy shows

Looking back at 2024: Online petitions are increasingly being used by New Westminster residents to spur action.
Letter: I hope New West doesn't rezone my 'wee' apartment before I die

Letter: I hope New West doesn't rezone my 'wee' apartment before I die

This letter writer believes New Westminster seniors should go to the front of the line when applying for new local affordable housing.
Letter: Compassion, empathy needed to help New West's homeless population

Letter: Compassion, empathy needed to help New West's homeless population

This letter writer believes police shouldn't decide who and who doesn't live in New Westminster.
Opinion: Governments must cooperate on this Metro Vancouver gondola

Opinion: Governments must cooperate on this Metro Vancouver gondola

The Build the SFU Gondola group says students are in need of this TransLink project, especially during the winter.
You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

Know someone who's gone above and beyond for the community? Submit their candidacy by April 2025.
New West is one of Canada's Most Generous Communities in 2024

New West is one of Canada's Most Generous Communities in 2024

More than 4,100 New Westminster residents supported GoFundMe campaigns in 2024 – making it one of the Top 10 Most Generous Communities in Canada.
Column: Treasure the simple holiday moments — even the sad Santa photos

Column: Treasure the simple holiday moments — even the sad Santa photos

It's important to hold on to every memory at Christmas.
Photos: Winter Break Celebration at təməsew̓txʷ

Photos: Winter Break Celebration at təməsew̓txʷ

The event featured a visit from the Grinch, community booths, craft stations and a holiday sing-a-long.