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December 2023
  • December 21, 2023
    New school-age child care facility opens at Queensborough Community Centre
November 2023
  • November 29, 2023
    New Westminster illuminated this December with the return of Shine Bright New West
  • November 20, 2023
    The City of New Westminster offers cash prizes for innovative neighbourhood design ideas
  • November 6, 2023
    New social enterprise offers job-skills training for at-risk youth in New Westminster
  • November 1, 2023
    City of New Westminster to implement pilot project to address crises of homelessness, mental health, and substance use
October 2023
  • October 24, 2023
    The City of New Westminster appoints Jackie Teed as Director of Climate Action, Planning and Development
  • October 16, 2023
    Recruitment underway for the City of New Westminster's new Community Advisory Assembly
September 2023
  • September 26, 2023
    The City welcomes Shehzad Somji as our new Director of Finance
  • September 25, 2023
    The City of New Westminster calls for ideas for the 22nd Street SkyTrain neighbourhood
  • September 25, 2023
    Vibrant new mural in Downtown New Westminster kicks off mural pilot project
  • September 7, 2023
    New Westminster’s New Media Gallery receives generous private donation
June 2023
  • June 27, 2023
    The City of New Westminster Publishes Truth Before Reconciliation Journal as Part of A Year of Truth
  • June 13, 2023
    New Westminster to Host Celebration for Completion of Agnes Street Greenway
  • June 5, 2023
    New Westminster wins Gold Award for Excellence in City and Urban Planning
May 2023
  • May 9, 2023
    New Westminster’ Sixth Street Play Area wins Parks Excellence Award
  • May 9, 2023
    Council strategic priorities envisions a community where everyone can thrive
  • May 1, 2023
    BC Court of Appeal ruled in favour or the City's use of residential rental tenure zoning power.
  • May 1, 2023
    City of New Westminster proclaims May 5, 2023, Red Dress Day
  • May 1, 2023
    The City of New Westminster appoints Erin Williams as Fire Chief
April 2023
  • April 4, 2023
    New public art installation at Anvil Centre for 10th annual Capture Photography Festival
March 2023
  • March 23, 2023
    New daycare increases child care capacity for all ages in Queensborough neighbourhood
  • March 14, 2023
    City of New Westminster proclaims 2023-2024 A Year of Truth for reconciliation
February 2023
  • February 14, 2023
    City of New Westminster receives provincial funding for Queensborough dike rehabilitation.
January 2023
  • January 25, 2023
    New Westminster installs 24-hour staffed toilet in the downtown neighbourhood.