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Zoned for Lively: New rules encourage more vibrant shopping streets
One of the best parts of living in New Westminster is discovering a cozy new restaurant or artisan shop. Bustling streets with lots of colourful storefronts become an interesting destination for a lunchtime stroll, or a lively place to take out-of-town guests. More visitors mean more customers, making it great for growing our local economy too.
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E scooters
E-scooters can be a convenient way to navigate the hills of New West! But they can also be dangerous at high speeds, particularly when people aren’t wearing helmets.
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Community First delivers: Our record on safety, housing, capital projects and more
The report is in.
In 2023, this Council set five clear priorities for New West. This week, city staff delivered the final report on our progress, and here's what those five priorities delivered.
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Community First supports seniors' kitchen program
In some homes, dinner time is a social event where family comes together to share the news along with a meal.
But for some seniors on limited budgets, supper might be a lonely slice of bread or a ready-made meal.
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Community First Leads the Way on Tenant Heat Protection as Other Communities Follow
New Westminster, B.C. – Community First is once again setting the standard for renter protection and climate resilience. In May, New Westminster City Council approved Community First’s groundbreaking bylaw amendment requiring landlords and property owners to maintain at least one living space in an occupied rental unit at a safe temperature of 26 degrees Celsius or less.
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Prospective school board candidates announced
We’re excited to announce our slate of prospective school board candidates for the fall municipal election. Community First party members will have a chance to confirm these candidates at our upcoming nomination meeting on May 3.
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Prospective Council Candidates announced!
We’re excited to announce our slate of prospective council candidates for the fall municipal election. Community First party members will have a chance to confirm these candidates at our upcoming nomination meeting on May 3.
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Cool rule for New West tenants
New rule means landlords must ensure one room is below 26 degrees
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