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September 4, 2025 Sticky

City Consultation with MVH Residents

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Residents Speak Out at City's Discussion and Workshop on MVH Heritage Street Light Replacement Project September 3, 2025 – New Westminster, B.C. The City of New Westminster hosted a workshop inviting residents to share what they value about... read more

July 22, 2025 Sticky

QPHVS donates to RCHF

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Queen's Park Healthcare Volunteer Society donates $10K to enhance lives of long-term care residents L–R: Doug Brun (Volunteer), Colleen McDonald (Executive Director), Jan Cook (Chair), and Ron Howe (Volunteer) present a cheque from the Quee... read more

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HNW is proud to support QPHVS by helping to present its annual 'Homes for the Holidays' event. QPHVS raises funds for projects and programs that enhance the lives of the residents and patients at the Queen’s Park Care Centre and William Rudd House that are not funded by Fraser Health Authority. Heritage New West is proud to support QPHVS by helping to present its annual 'Homes for the Holidays' event.... read more

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Heritage Homes Tour a resounding success, say survey respondents Galbraith HouseHeritage New West Hub at the Armoury2024 ANW "Emerging Artist" Cheska Henson performs at Bernie Legge TheatreCarlton Court 100th BirthdayGifford HouseHutchinson... read more

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A WW II Hero is Honoured Here The 2025 Heritage Homes Tour shone a light on New Westminster’s role during the Second World War. Once a gathering place for young soldiers awaiting deployment, the city…... read more

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The Birth of Victory Heights: New Westminster’s Postwar Housing Solution by Jim Wolf When World War II ended in May 1945 and after the celebrations subsided, City of New Westminster began to realize the next challenge ahead.  The City ... read more

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Preserving Heritage Street Lights in Massey Victory Heights York Street, Massey Victory Heights neighbourhood -- source: MVHRA The replacement of heritage-style street lights in Massey Victory Heights (MVH) has been a longstanding issue rai... read more

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See the story about the "Wait for me, Daddy" photo. Heritage Homes Tour Marks VE Day Anniversary in New Westminster This year’s Heritage Homes Tour theme, “On the Homefront,” commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day –... read more