5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (768+ words) The flora and fauna in Glenbrook Ravine are gradually changing as restoration of a “true natural gem” in New Westminster continues. During the past nine years, hundreds of volunteers have removed invasive species and planted native plants as part of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (144+ words) A fourth city councillor in Port Coquitlam is seeking re-election on Oct. 17. Coun. Dean Washington told Freshet News this week he’s running for a fifth term. His campaign launch comes after Couns. Nancy McCurrach, Steve Darling and Paige Petriw announced…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (583+ words) British Columbia’s only soda festival is returning to New Westminster after being a “big hit” in its inaugural year. The Soda Fest 2026 is on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sapperton Park. Hosted by the Sapperton Business…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (509+ words) Permanent traffic calming measures are now in place on Moray Street in Port Moody. Works crews recently completed construction of several concrete medians and curb bulges to create a series of chicanes on the lower portion of the busy commuter…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (583+ words) By Liam Robert Scott Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services has welcomed Phil, an occupational stress intervention dog, to its ranks in the first partnership of its kind in the Lower Mainland. Phil is the first OSI dog to work…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (421+ words) Visual works showing the fragility of life are in a new Port Moody exhibit from two emerging artists who won memorial awards. Michelle Msami and Jenna Weind are now showing their solo displays at PoMoArts after winning the annual Kwi…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (507+ words) New Westminster will soon be joining the growing list of Canadian communities honouring veterans with commemorative crosswalks. “The Legion selected the crosswalk design, which is similar to other commemorative crosswalks installed in several municipalities across Canada in recent years,” he…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (440+ words) The assignment was relatively straight forward: Create a reflective and unique view of the mighty Fraser River. New West Artists put the call out this spring, inviting its members to submit original pieces for a show at the Community Art…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (196+ words) Two murals in downtown Port Coquitlam depicting the city’s history are being scrubbed for new artwork. Crews are now removing the “Span of Time” and “Westminster Junction” from the walls of 2320 and 2288 Elgin Ave. at Shaughnessy Street. Artists Brandie Rawluck,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (639+ words) The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 2 is going big to celebrate a century of supporting veterans. The New Westminster Legion marking its 100th anniversary by hosting a free outdoor street celebration on Saturday, Aug. 22 from noon to 11 p.m. at 631 Sixth St. The festivities…...