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New Westminster Progressives hosting free childcare forum

New Westminster Progressives hosting free childcare forum

New West forum to focus on challenges of finding childcare – and potential solutions to the problem.
Health officers warn against alcohol in Metro Vancouver parks

Health officers warn against alcohol in Metro Vancouver parks

The pilot plan would allow alcohol consumption in six regional parks over the summer of 2024, and help Metro Vancouver 'establish longer-term public policy related to responsible alcohol consumption.'
Learn about BC’s longest river while playing a life-sized board game in New West

Learn about BC’s longest river while playing a life-sized board game in New West

Something fishy is happening at Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster during spring break.
New West to gather in hundreds to support those with Alzheimer's

New West to gather in hundreds to support those with Alzheimer's

The 2024 Walk for Alzheimer's for New Westminster and Burnaby is set for May 26.
Column: Women and hormonal hair loss — an unspoken struggle

Column: Women and hormonal hair loss — an unspoken struggle

Female hormonal hair loss can be managed through various methods, this expert says.
Minter: Easing into spring gardening

Minter: Easing into spring gardening

Take advantage of any warm weather, master gardener Brian Minter says, and don't be afraid to start adding food to your plots.
Letter: Releasing an 'edited' New West council video a 'puzzling' move

Letter: Releasing an 'edited' New West council video a 'puzzling' move

How should taxpayers perceive this situation considering New Westminster also decided not to seek other cities' advice on property taxes, this letter writer asks.
Throw a block party, plant a garden. New West grants now up for grabs

Throw a block party, plant a garden. New West grants now up for grabs

Need extra cash to host a block party this summer? Neighbourhood Small Grants are now open for New Westminster residents.
Are 'ugly' passwords better? Business protection experts believe so

Are 'ugly' passwords better? Business protection experts believe so

Use multiple passwords and two-factor authentication are some tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says can help protect your accounts from hackers.
Letter: 'We want our safe city back,' New West resident pleads

Letter: 'We want our safe city back,' New West resident pleads

This letter writer believes the city should be as transparent as possible on council affairs and public safety initiatives.