News & Updates

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

This year’s Heritage Homes Tour explores the lasting legacy of Robert A. Berwick and how his designs helped shape the evolution of residential architecture in New Westminster. From Tudor Revival to early modernism, these homes reflect changing ideas about how people wanted to live.... read more

The House with the Golden Wall could easily be the title of a Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys mystery—but it is, in fact, the true story of what happened at 830 York Street in the early 1980s. A story that sounds like fiction—but isn’t. It's just one of the stories in Laughlin House's past.... read more

During renovations at the Laughlin House (featured on this year's Homes Tour), homeowner Terry Tomcko uncovered a long-lost family Bible - launching a search that reunited it with its original owner decades later. Here is his story.... read more

A $15,000 donation from a local resident Steve Norman is keeping New Westminster’s heritage home grants alive in 2026, following the City’s funding decision -- highlighting both the program’s value and the need for a long-term solution.... read more

Now for sale, the restored 1888 Turnbull House demonstrates how heritage designation can preserve history, support restoration, and maintain property value—offering a powerful example for homeowners considering designation.... read more

A recent City decision has ended long-standing grant support for designated heritage homeowners in New Westminster. Heritage advocates say these grants play a vital role in protecting historic homes and streetscapes. New Westminster Heritage Foundation chair Graeme Davy explains why this moment matters for heritage -- and the community it serves.... read more

These annual grants support owners of designated heritage homes with funding for exterior maintenance, restoration, or replication of character-defining elements. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $10,000 to help preserve New Westminster’s historic properties.... read more

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