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City of New Westminster, CUPE 387 and IBEW 213 reach three-year collective agreements

The City of New Westminster and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 387 (CUPE 387), have reached a new three-year collective agreement effective January 1, 2025. The City and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 213, have also reached a three-year agreement effective April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028.

New Westminster Museum and Archives launches Solidarity Forever exhibition on Saturday, February 14

The exhibit will be on display until 2027.

City of New Westminster Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Spitale to Retire

Lisa's departure marks the conclusion of a remarkable 33-year career in public service.

City of New Westminster appoints Donnie Rosa as new CAO

New Westminster's Crises Response Pilot Project awarded an additional $290K of funding through Health Canada's Emergency Treatment Fund

This pilot is meant to address homelessness, mental health, and substance use in the New Westminster community

City of New Westminster launches Vision Zero Task Force

The City of New Westminster exceeds year one provincial housing target

1,175 housing units completed during Year One.

The City of New Westminster extends its school zone hours to 7am-10pm.

The City of New Westminster renews service agreement for the Q to Q Ferry

A new five-year service agreement was signed with the current operator, BLaST.

New Westminster receives over $3M from TransLink to fund active transportation

Over $3 million of this funding will be used to fund the implementation of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure and safety measures identified in the City's Active Transportation Network Plan.