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Letter: Quiet time in New West is valuable

Letter: Quiet time in New West is valuable

Why this letter writer believes construction hours in downtown New Westminster should be mandated under certain hours.
Labour Day doesn’t mean the end of summer fun in New West

Labour Day doesn’t mean the end of summer fun in New West

The Week Ahead: Recovery Day, PechaKucha, and the Parkinson Super Walk are but a few of the happenings in New Westminster from Sept. 2 to 8
Sunday Night Read: 'Quitting my job for Labour Day'

Sunday Night Read: 'Quitting my job for Labour Day'

This short story series submission is from Ming Louie Stein of Port Moody.
Column: Alopecia — understanding the impact and advancements in treatment

Column: Alopecia — understanding the impact and advancements in treatment

Alopecia "profoundly impacts" anyone at any stage of life, one expert says.
Minter: Fall containers — a 'pop of colour' for what's to come

Minter: Fall containers — a 'pop of colour' for what's to come

Give your patio a special lift in the bleakness of winter, says master gardener Brian Minter.
Festivals and fun abound in New Westminster in September

Festivals and fun abound in New Westminster in September

Events roundup: Recovery Day BC Festival, fundraisers and all sorts of activities happening in New West in September.
Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

It is, truthfully, the best of times and the worst of times, "but workers know differently," claims the New Westminster and Vancouver district labour councils.
Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

The hopelessness of not knowing that this kind of help is still available is heartbreaking, says Miranda Vecchio.
Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Here's what to do when you see a bat and when to act.
BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

Avoid personal details and leave out info on your child's school if you plan to post a "first day" photo to social media, the Better Business Bureau suggests.