Please join us Wednesday, February 23, at 7 PM for a brief but informative AGM via Zoom, followed by a special presentation by author and architectural historian, Jim Wolf.  

Recently, NWHPS’ Board of Directors sent  a list of questions relating to heritage housing in New Westminster to our mayoral candidates. We received responses from all three candidates:   Do you view the protection of heritage homes and buildings as an asset to New Westminster?” Ken Armstrong, New West Progressives: Yes, we view the protection of […]

Please join us Wednesday, February 23, at 7 PM for a brief but informative AGM via Zoom, followed by a special presentation by author and architectural historian, Jim Wolf.  

NWHPS director Jim Huston dropped by the Archives recently to present Rob McCullough, manager, Museums and Heritage Services, with a donation of several boxes of historian Jim Wolf’s best-selling book Royal City—A Photographic History of New Westminster 1858—1960.

On this year’s Remembrance Day, New West Heritage reflects on the sacrifice of those who gave their lives and the courage of those who continue to serve. In light of the continuing pandemic, please ‘Remember in Place’ by finding a moment for quiet reflection, wherever you are. Remembrance Day WWI New Self-Guided Veterans Walking Tour […]

photo: Paul Fuoco It’s with great sadness that the New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society announces the passing of NWHPS President Steve North on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was 63. In the words of his wife Gail, Steve was “The Original Good Guy”.  Decent. Kind. Funny. Patient. His dedication to his family, his business and […]

The New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society wishes to express sincere condolences to the family of Shelley Fralic, respected journalist and mother, sister and nana extraordinaire.

Please help us help Ted Stehr win a People’s Choice Webby Award for Best Podcast Documentary! New Westminster resident Ted Stehr passed away April 2020, several years after being diagnosed with ALS. His friend and media producer Robert Ouimet created the 5-part documentary podcast “My Friend Ted” which shares a year in Ted and his family’s journey after his diagnosis.

Please join us Thursday, March 18, at 7 PM for a brief but informative AGM via Zoom, followed by a special presentation by author and historian, Jim Wolf  

You may have seen the signage in front of Queen Park Meat Market on Second street. What does it mean? An application has been made for the property to be re-zoned from non-conforming residential zoning to commercial zoning. Do commercial properties belong in residential areas? Have your say at the Monday, February 22 Public Hearing […]