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New West Hyacks look to bounce back at mid-mark of 2024 football season. New Westminster Secondary's first loss of the year toppled them in the provincial rankings, but the rest of the team's schedule appears to be promising. about 21 hours ago Read more >.
Is a 4.5% property tax increase possible in New West in 2025?
1 day ago · A 4.5 per cent property tax increase will be among the budget scenarios considered by council as part of the city’s 2025 budget – but the mayor warns that scenario could result in “significant” service cuts in New Westminster. At its Oct. 21 meeting, council considered a motion from Coun. Paul Minhas directing staff, as part of the 2025 ...
New Westminster is reviewing new housing requirements in BC
Dec 13, 2023 7:30 PM. New Westminster is considering the new housing legislation that's been introduced by the provincial government. Keko-Ka/iStock/Getty Images Plus. Listen to this article. 00:12:53. Mayor Patrick Johnstone isn’t expecting a surge of construction to occur in New Westminster as a result of the province’s new housing ...
New West's year in review: 2023 top headlines, stories - New West …
Dec 28, 2023 · School board scandals, a Mann Cup run and an only-in-New West Price is Right delight – it’s been a busy year of news in B.C.’s first capital city.. What made the front pages in 2023? The New West Record has reviewed the year that was and rounded up this year’s top news stories.. Education Dee Beattie scandal. In June, New West school trustee Dee Beattie admitted she was behind a fake ...
New West council debates merit of Columbia Square proposal
1 day ago · Columbia Square plan leads to “weird” and “unorthodox” New West council meeting. New Westminster council debated the future development of Columbia Square Plaza on Monday night – and fielded a new proposal mid-meeting. Conceptual rendering of redevelopment proposed for 88 10th Street - Columbia Square Plaza.
New Westminster city hall: Report outlines flood risks - New West …
Sep 6, 2023 · A present-day one-in-500-year flood event that breaches the dikes has the potential to cause about $350 million in building damage — $300 million of that in Queensborough and $50 million on the mainland. Most of the mainland damage (about $40 million) would occur in the west industrial lands. Not much building damage would be expected in ...
50% of eligible voters across New West's three ridings cast ballots ...
1 day ago · Elections BC data shows more than 50 per cent of registered voters cast ballots in New Westminster's three ridings during the 2024 provincial election, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 19. Initial results show 57,202 out of 110,846 eligible residents across the three ridings went to the polls — equating to 52 per cent.
Is there a lot of crime in New Westminster BC? - New West Record
Sep 25, 2024 · All totalled, the NWPD has responded to 445 traffic collision offences in 2024, an increase from last year’s 427 incidents in the same period. On the weapons front, the New Westminster Police Department responded to three weapons offences in August, bringing the 2024 total (until the end of August) to 49. That’s a decrease from 70 in 2023.
New Westminster Community News - New West Record
Oct 9, 2024 · Oscar-winning team to stage “live graphic novel” at Massey Theatre in November. Internationally acclaimed DJ Kid Koala will stage a boundary-pushing live adaption of his celebrated graphic novel Nufonia Must Fall, complete with puppeteers, musicians, and live cinematographers. Nov. 15 - 16 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster.