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What's Happening
Fireworks Regulations
New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services would like to remind everyone of the regulations surrounding the use of fireworks in accordance with Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004.October 26, 2020Westminster Pier Park Fire - UPDATE
A portion of the Front Street Parkade upper deck (C Deck) will be closed on Friday, October 16, 2020, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.October 15, 2020New Westminster and Tŝilhqot’in Nation become Sister Communities with signing of Sister Community Agreement
On October 15, 2020, the City of New Westminster and the Tŝilhqot'in Nation (which is made up of the six communities of Tl'etinqox, ʔEsdilagh, Yuneŝit'in, Tŝideldel, Tl'esqox and Xeni Gwet'in) became “sister communities” with the virtual signing of a sister community agreement.October 15, 2020City of New Westminster announces Community Therapeutic Garden in partnership with the Province, GROWcery Food Network, and the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association to help address food insecurity in the community
The garden will provide work experience and skills training in carpentry and landscaping for up to 12 eligible participants while also contributing to food security in the area. The announcement is timely, as World Food Day falls on October 16th, creating awareness around the problems related to hunger.October 14, 2020
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Welcome to the Royal City
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.