Media Releases

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The City of New Westminster secures over $1 million in grant funding to expand urban forest

Funding will support the planting of 1,050 trees in Phase 2 of the City's Urban Biodiversity Enhancement Initiative (URBEI).

New Westminster and Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine formalize Sister City relationship

The agreement will strengthen longstanding community connections and create opportunities for cultural exchange, learning and cooperation between the two cities.

City of New Westminster completes westward expansion of Westminster Pier Park

The completed expansion adds approximately two acres of new riverfront park space, with gathering areas, recreation amenities, improved waterfront connections and more than 100 new trees.

City of New Westminster continues efforts to reunite missing cats with families following Pinecrest Manor fire

City of New Westminster continues efforts to reunite missing cats with families following Pinecrest Manor fire.

City of New Westminster, Province, Federal Government tour supportive housing development under construction in New Westminster

602 Agnes Street will offer 52 supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

City of New Westminster responds to major apartment fire and coordinates support for displaced residents

Donations are being coordinated by New Westminster Neighbourhood House.

City of New Westminster and Fraser River Discovery Centre Society announce new agreement to expand community use of riverfront facility

The new MOU will provide the City with exclusive use of approximately half the building at 788 Quayside Drive.

City of New Westminster introduces new bylaw amendment to protect tenants during extreme heat

Landlords and property owners will be required to maintain a safe indoor temperature in a rental unit occupied by a tenant.

The City of New Westminster reaches major milestone for cleaner recycling

The City has achieved significant reduction in curbside residential recycling contamination.

City of New Westminster appoints Natalie Froehlich as Chief Financial Officer

Natalie is an accomplished financial professional with diverse experience, and holds a CPA designation. She will begin her role with the City on May 11, 2026.