Success Stories

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

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

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

At the June 23 New Westminster City Council meeting, staff recommendations to cancel the Massey Victory Heights street light replacement contract and proceed with a heritage review and consultation were partially adopted. The City will cont... 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

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

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

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 social, environmental, and economic benefits of New Westminster's b... read more

Steve Norman is passionate about his city, his neighbourhood, and the historic buildings that characterize both. After spending years restoring his Arts and Crafts influenced Edwardian-era home, here is the story of his unique vision to dev... read more

House H - Herbert R. Davidson House, 218 Queeen's Avenue House J - Herbert House, 221 Manitoba St.House I - Sandick House, 219 Manitoba St This trio of homes on this year's Homes Tour (at 218 Queen’s Avenue, and 221 and 219 Manitoba Street)... read more

Steve Norman was an award recipient at May 2023 BC Heritage Awards Gala. If you attended the May 28 Heritage Homes Tour, you will have toured Steve's 1910 heritage home on Queen's Avenue and the two rescued cottages he subdivided his property for as part of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement.... read more