New West

• South Coast snow watch: Universities cancel classes

  The University of British Columbia is cancelling all in-person classes on its Vancouver campus Wednesday.

  Weather

  Jan 16
  
• ‘Like an accident waiting to happen’: New Westminster proposes speed limits on e-scooters

  New Westminster is proposing a speed limit on e-scooters on sidewalks in the city. Walking advocates say motorized vehicles need guidelines when sharing the road.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2023
  
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• One hurt, two in custody after New Westminster shooting

  New Westminster police said the gunfire broke out in the 700 block of Carnarvon Street, and resulted in a large police presence at Royal Columbian Hospital.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2023
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• New Westminster police appealing for witnesses after transit station stabbing

  Metro Vancouver Transit police said officers responded to a call of an assault that happened at The Shops in New Westminster around 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

  Crime

  Jan 22, 2023
• One sent to hospital after stabbing at New Westminster’s Columbia SkyTrain Station

  One person was found with apparent stab wounds at Columbia SkyTrain Station Wednesday night.

  Crime

  Jan 5, 2023
• Two men charged after assault and armed robbery reported in New Westminster, B.C.

  Police allege two men with firearms committed a robbery and an assault on the corner of Clarkson and McKenzie streets in downtown New Westminster on July 13.

  Crime

  Jul 21, 2022
• New Westminster’s Quayside boardwalk closed due to high water concerns

  The boardwalk from 10th Street westward to the rail bridge is closed to the general public starting on July 2.

  Environment

  Jul 2, 2022
• Massive blaze erupts at plastics recycling facility in New Westminster

  A massive plume of smoke and flames lit up the sky over an industrial area of New Westminster's Queensborough neighbourhood Monday evening.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2020
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• Fire at New Westminster pier fully extinguished after burning for over a week

  Fire Chief Tim Armstrong tweeted Thursday evening that work at the site will now transition to a remediation and cleanup phase.

  Sep 25, 2020
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• Man arrested for arson in connection with New Westminster Pier Park fire

  The man has now been released from custody on a number of conditions, police said, adding they do not believe the public is at further risk.

  Crime

  Sep 17, 2020