Success Stories

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

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

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

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