News & Updates

On Sunday, December 6, five beautifully decorated private homes and historic Irving House Museum will welcome visitors for a festive evening tour, presented by Heritage New West.... read more

Heritage New West is sharing a letter from New Westminster resident Marnie Ford, who has put forward an intriguing idea for the future of the historic home at 239 Fourth Street. With the property facing significant restoration challenges, Ford asks whether a group of like-minded community members could come together to purchase and restore the house — creating a possible alternative to demolition or continued deterioration.... read more

Recently, Heritage New West sent our mayoral candidates, Daniel Fontaine (New West Progressives) and Patrick Johnstone (Community First), a list of questions on heritage conservation in New Westminster. The candidates' responses are posted here ahead of October 17, Election Day.... read more

A 133-year-old Queen’s Park heritage home at 239 Fourth Street is back on the market, offered “as-is, where-is” and in need of major reconstruction. The protected property remains within the Queen’s Park Heritage Conservation Area, with the City expecting it to be retained and restored. Could a buyer with vision and a commitment to heritage conservation give this remarkable house a new chapter?... read more

New Westminster City Council has approved an updated funding strategy for the Massey Victory Heights Street Lighting Replacement Program, including additional project funding. While costs have increased, the City's commitment to restore five original heritage lamp standards remains unchanged.... read more

Heritage New West awarded the Maureen Arvanitidis Achievement Award to NWSS graduate Luanna Chavez, recognizing her community engagement, academic achievement and interest in design. Made possible through proceeds from HNW’s Heritage Art Collection, the scholarship supports Luanna as she begins her studies in design at Douglas College.... read more

The heritage street lights of Massey-Victory Heights have become the focus of an important community conversation about infrastructure renewal, neighbourhood character, and heritage preservation. Residents have their say in the design of the new, heritage-inspired light standards that are coming to the neighbourhood in 2027.... read more

Beyond the homes on this year's tour, discover three remarkable Places of Interest included with your Homes Tour admission — from the atmospheric Arundel Mansion to two of New Westminster’s most significant historic cathedrals. Enjoy architecture, community history, art, music, and refreshments as you explore another side of the city’s heritage story.... read more

A century ago, New Westminster residents were already grappling with housing affordability, density, and how to create practical homes for ordinary people.... read more

Longtime New Westminster heritage advocate Ethel Field has received Heritage BC’s Ruby Nobbs Distinguished Service Award. The honour recognizes decades of leadership, volunteerism, and dedication to preserving the city’s historic homes and neighbourhoods.... read more