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2021 Annual Report
The City of New Westminster 2021 Annual Report is now available.June 10, 2022Curbside Glass Collection
Curbside glass recycling collection begins July 4, 2022June 10, 2022High Stream Flow Advisory for Lower Fraser River
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the Lower Fraser River.June 8, 2022Response and Service Delays
Please be advised that residents, applicants and other project stakeholders may experience delays when seeking some City services.May 31, 2022
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Welcome to New Westminster
As the oldest city in western Canada, New Westminster has a long and rich history. In 1859, the Royal Engineers arrived from England to establish the first capital of the new colony of British Columbia.
The chosen site was selected both for its beauty and strategic location on the Fraser River.
The chosen site was selected both for its beauty and strategic location on the Fraser River.