
Some neighbours oppose tiny home village for unhoused people in New Westminster | CBC News
Some New Westminster, B.C., neighbours have expressed opposition to a tiny home village that's set to serve unhoused people. Officials and an advocate say, however, that the transitional housing project is sorely needed to address homelessness.
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New West councillors join calls to fund Queensborough school bus program
About 250 students use the school bus to get to high school in New Westminster.
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Daniel Fontaine launches mayoral run, targets ‘one-party rule’ in New Westminster
He pledged that the New West Progressives are ready to govern — and that he’s ready to replace current Mayor Patrick Johnstone at the helm.
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New Westminster, B.C., pushing for province to give cities more authority over vape shop restrictions | CBC News
The Ministry of Health said local governments have the authority to create bylaws that regulate businesses operating within their jurisdiction, and that those communities have the power to decide whether to issue a business licence.
CBC
New Westminster councillor questions taxpayer-funded cafeteria at city hall
'The cafeteria has lost close to $350,000 in tax dollars just in the last three years alone,' Coun. Daniel Fontaine told Global News.
Global News
New Westminster's aquatic centre is more than just a pool
New Westminster's Təməsew̓txʷ blends sustainability, inclusivity and history in Canada’s first zero-carbon certified aquatic centre.
Vancouver Sun
After vandals cause $458K in damage, New West mulls plan to protect Pier Park
A portion of Westminster Pier Park has been cut off from the continuous riverfront esplenade for more than three years due to an active development site.
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