News & Updates

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

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

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

I - Carlton Court (1925) Commanding attention in the heart of Queen’s Park, Carlton Court has been turning heads for a century.  Built in 1925 for Westminster Apartments Ltd. and designed by architect Ralph Berrill, Carlton Court is a... read more

2024 Heritage Homes Tour Step into the interiors of some of New Westminster’s most charming examples of built heritage, including the city’s heritage gem, Irving House. To learn more about each venue on the tour, hover your mouse over 'Home... read more

C - The Armoury (1897) and the Royal Westminster Regiment Museum (1973) by Jim Wolf Photo: Paul Fuoco, HNW The the Armoury: A Military Landmark in the Heart of New Westminster The Armoury, home to the Royal Westminster Regiment, is a living... read more

Following the AGM, a Celebration of Style and Heritage This year's AGM took place at New Westminster's Sanctuary on Sixth (the former Queens Avenue United Church). Heritage New West's event may be one of the last to take place in this 1958... read more

Maureen Arvanitidis, Volunteer, New Westminster Heritage, receives the Ruby Nobbs Distinguished Service Award Maureen Arvanitidis HNW President Deane Gurney presented the 2024 BC Heritage Award to past-president Maureen Arvanitidis at the s... read more

In September 2024, Heritage New Westminster (HNW) President Deane Gurney presented Mayor Patrick Johnstone with HNW's final report on the recent public engagement sessions convened to discuss preserving and valuing the social, environmental... read more

September 24, 2024: 'Helping Save New West Heritage' Report Presented to the City The full report has been presented to the City. Heritage New West has a final report on the recent public engagement sessions convened to discuss preserving and valuing the socia... read more