Opinion

Letter: Social distancing simply not possible in New West schools

New West Record

August 11, 2020

Editor: An open letter to MLA Judy Darcy and Education Minister Rob Fleming: I am writing to express my concerns about British Columbia’s back-to-school plan for ...

Letter: New West train whistles actually bring me comfort

August 10, 2020

 

Opinion: These reckless house parties need to stop during pandemic

August 10, 2020

 

Canadians might want to brush up on dental hygiene, poll suggests

August 10, 2020

 

Letter: Rules mean New West train engineers must blow whistles

August 8, 2020

 

OPINION: COVID-19 gives us time to consider what we want to do with all our extra ...

August 6, 2020

 

Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

August 6, 2020

 

Letter: Teachers are like first responders & should put interests of children first

August 5, 2020

 

Opinion: B.C. schools plan needs more work to convince BCTF

August 4, 2020

 

Letter: This New West street is safer, but now our street is worse

August 3, 2020

Poll results underline B.C.’s proud, independent streak

August 3, 2020

Letter: I'll be sad to see Front opened to traffic again on weekends

August 1, 2020

Opinion: New West tells runners to stop ‘gross’ spitting during pandemic

August 1, 2020

Letter: This 'screeching racket' in New West has got to stop

August 1, 2020

Opinion: Not everyone is happy this New West street is safer

August 1, 2020

News

Photo Gallery: Congratulations to the NWSS Class of 2020

New West Record

June 10, 2020

New Westminster Secondary School's Class of 2020 didn't have a chance to enjoy the traditional packed ceremonies at Massey Theatre, thanks to COVID-19. Instead, the school worked out an alternative: a series of socially distanced ceremonies held over three days at Anvil Centre. Photographer Cornelia Naylor stopped by on Day 3 (Thursday, June 4) to check out the pomp and ceremony.

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Photos: Anvil Centre's Winter Celebrations bring sparkle to New West

New West Record

January 3, 2020

The Anvil Centre has been alive with festive entertainment and activities since Dec. 19, as its second annual Winter Celebrations have offered up an array of family-friendly fun. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier has stopped in over the past two weekends to check out the fun. The Winter Celebrations continue until this Sunday.

Community

Helicopter Santa brings the cheer to New Westminster hospital

Cornelia Naylor / New West Record

December 18, 2019

Santa made his 15th annual visit to sick kids and newborn babies at Royal Columbian Hospital Tuesday thanks to Helijet and BC Emergency Health Services. The Jolly Old Elf’s medevac-helicopter tour of five Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island hospitals wrapped up in New West in the afternoon, with Santa visiting the RCH pediatric and maternity wards, and handing out stuffed bears to kids who may end up having to spend Christmas in the hospital.

Community

Helicopter Santa

New West Record

December 18, 2019

Santa made his 15th annual visit to sick kids and newborn babies at Royal Columbian Hospital Tuesday thanks to Helijet and BC Emergency Health Services. The Jolly Old Elf’s medevac-helicopter tour of five Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island hospitals wrapped up in New West in the afternoon, with Santa visiting the RCH pediatric and maternity wards, handing out stuffed bears to kids who may end up having to spend Christmas in the hospital.

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Photos: Santa Claus Parade returns to New West

New West Record

December 16, 2019

It's not Christmas till Santa Claus rides down Columbia Street on a fire truck. Crowds turned out on a pleasant Sunday afternoon to watch this year's Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 15. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier captured all the fun.

News

New Westminster Doesn't Forget

Jennifer Gauthier / New West Record

November 11, 2019

New Westminster residents honour the fallen on Remembrance Day. All photos by Jennifer Gauthier

News

NWSS Hyacks Tailgate Party

Alan Wardle / New West Record

October 28, 2019

The New West Secondary School Hyacks Tailgate Party was held Oct. 19, with people raising money and having a blast. The annual Tailgate Auction is made possible by the presenting sponsor, River Market and long-time team sponsors, G&F Financial, New Westminster Record, Key West Ford, La Perla Ballroom, the organizing committee led by Mary Beth Philip, event volunteers and auction Alumni, who continue to make the Tailgate Auction New West’s ‘gala of the season’. ALL PHOTOS BY ALAN WARDLE

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Photos: Take a look at the fun at the New West fire hall open house

New West Record

October 7, 2019

Folks turned out in force for the annual Glenbrook fire hall open house on Sunday, Oct. 6, getting a chance to experience a closer look at the life of a firefighter and take part in some hands-on fun - including wearing firefighter gear and using fire hoses. Photographer Lisa King stopped by to check out the fun.

Photo Galleries

Photos: Check out all the fun at the New West Apple Press Fest

New West Record

October 7, 2019

New West Apple Press Fest Vol. 4 was held on Sunday, Oct. 6, and the community turned out to enjoy the annual event and lend a hand at the cider-making process - from washing and slicing apples to mashing and pressing the juice for boiling. Photographer Lisa King turned out to check out the fun.

Entertainment

Photos: Here's some of the Culture Days fun in New West

New West Record

October 1, 2019

New Westminster was packed full of fun for Culture Days over the weekend (Sept. 27 to 29). Record photographer Lisa King checked out the happenings on Sunday, stopping in to the New West Artists Gallery on 12th Street and swinging by an ArtStarts presentation at River Market. Here's some of what she found.

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Helicopter Santa

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