"One of the diners allegedly produced a stun gun, sparked it, and asked the restaurant owner if he wanted to die over a $200 bill," police said.

New Westminster police are asking people to avoid the area as there are several road closures in effect.

A BC Liberal candidate is facing criticism for a past comment related to author J.K. Rowling's stance on the transgender community.

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

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

The mayor said the area is a key part of the city where locals have spent time outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anyone who was in New Westminster within the last 19 days was asked to contact their doctor.

"It's pretty much her exercise ... it gives her a sense of freedom, it gives her that independence."

The water is so high it has prompted the city to shut down the wooden quayside boardwalk starting Friday.