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Terry Fox Run returns to New Westminster on Sept. 15

Terry Fox Run returns to New Westminster on Sept. 15

New West residents can walk, run, cycle or wheel in this year’s Terry Fox Run on the New West waterfront.
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Should high-speed regional rail be built in B.C.’s South Coast region?

Should high-speed regional rail be built in B.C.’s South Coast region?

B.C.-based group asks New Westminster city council to support concept of regional rail in Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sea to Sky corridors.
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17 people in New West have died of unregulated drugs so far in 2024

17 people in New West have died of unregulated drugs so far in 2024

Preliminary data from the BC Coroners Service shows 192 people in BC died of toxic drugs in July 2024, including several in New West.
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Are you ready to support the Parkinson Super Walk in New West?

Are you ready to support the Parkinson Super Walk in New West?

New Westminster residents can support Parkinson Canada at the Sept. 7 Super Walk in Moody Park or donate online.
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New West ponders Walking School Bus program expansion

New West ponders Walking School Bus program expansion

The majority of New Westminster council members want the city to look for external funding before dipping into city funds for the Walking School Bus program.
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Where can you commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day in New West?

Where can you commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day in New West?

The New Westminster Overdose Community Action Team is launching its new zine, We Bend, We Don’t Break, at its Overdose Awareness Day event on Friday.
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Labour Day long weekend events in New Westminster

Labour Day long weekend events in New Westminster

Serious, spooky and fun events are happening in New West this weekend. These are the Record’s top picks for the Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 long weekend.
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New West school principals on the move for the 2024/2025 school year

New West school principals on the move for the 2024/2025 school year

New Westminster students may notice fresh faces in their school office when classes resume next week.
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Council wrap-up: What happened at New West council’s Aug. 26 meeting?

Council wrap-up: What happened at New West council’s Aug. 26 meeting?

New Westminster city council returned to action on Monday after its summer meeting break. Here’s a rundown of what happened.
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Pair of New West community leaders earn inaugural Coronation Medal

Pair of New West community leaders earn inaugural Coronation Medal

The two local recipients have been champions of new immigrants, labour workers and the queer community for years.
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