Local Sports

This New West-born soccer player is moving closer to home

David Norman, fresh off claiming a major soccer championship in Europe, is joining Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.

Feb 3, 2024 8:30 PM Read more >

New West-based curling teams representing B.C. at U18 nationals

Member of the Royal City Curling Club will look to bring home gold from Ottawa.

Feb 3, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Young Richmond chess players triumph at B.C. competition

'Let's spend less time on computer games and more on thinking,' says founder of Richmond chess club

Feb 1, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Two New West coaches called upon for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

Mark Schnurr and Isabelle Schnurr will look to lead B.C.'s best alpine skiers to the top of the podium in Calgary next month.

Jan 28, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

New West Salmonbellies' future solidified at junior 'A' lacrosse draft

The Bellies held four of the opening picks in the 2024 draft, including Riley Alexander at first overall.

Jan 20, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

New West hockey community rallies around family hit by tragedy

GoFundMe campaign launched for family after hockey dad killed in crash on Coquihalla on Monday

Jan 9, 2024 4:21 PM Read more >

These were the top New West news stories of 2023: Year in Review

The year in headlines from New West in 2023.

Dec 28, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

New West minor hockey team scores big in its support of sick children

BC Children’s Hospital gets generous donation from New Westminster Minor Hockey team

Dec 25, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Douglas College Royals women's soccer coach of 10 years steps down

Chris Laxton's tenure with the New West post-secondary included three PACWEST championships and five trips to nationals.

Dec 23, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Lionel Messi could play in Vancouver against Whitecaps FC next May

Inter Miami is set to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC on May 25, 2024 at BC Place; will Lionel Messi play?

Dec 20, 2023 1:11 PM Read more >