Envision 2032

09/26/2013

New Westminster's sustainability framework is here!

Envision 2032: Livable. Successful. Sustainable

Check out the final Envision 2032 document on
http://www.envision2032.ca/ and learn more about our how this sustainability document informs and guides City activities in the future.

07/12/2013

Leading the way!

New Westminster homeowner Nicole Pryor and her son Max are one of the first families to participate in Energy Save New West.

06/04/2013

Joint Partnership to Review and Evaluate AlternativesThe City of New Westminster, the City of Surrey and TransLink are working together to review and evaluate alternatives to rehabilitate or replace the Pattullo Bridge and to determine a preferred alternative that meets the needs of communities conn...

06/04/2013

Do any of these options lead to a more sustainable region?

New crossing could offer more direct Surrey-Coquitlam link

06/04/2013

Can't wait to see what the region is producing this spring!

Our first market of the season is upon us! We're very excited to be back at Tipperary Park for another season and we've heard from some of our vendors that

06/04/2013

On May 27, 2013, City of New Westminster Council endorsed the Envision 2032 sustainability framework and directed staff to develop an Implementation Strategy for the application of the framework’s directions. Click below to see the report. http://bit.ly/11Cfasc

05/14/2013

Survey Results! We received over 130 survey feedback forms from the public, and have compiled the results for you to compare to others in the community . Click the link below to see what other people are saying! http://bit.ly/16xNMUm

04/12/2013

And to go along with your organic garden, how about a rain barrel and composter! http://bit.ly/XwHq22

The City of New Westminster has in stock limited quantities of rain barrels and backyard composters in an effort to promote water conservation and composting at home. Available to New Westminster residents only, these items are being sold at a subsidized rate on a first come, first serve basis:75 Ga...

04/12/2013

Doing some sustainable garden planting this spring? City of New Westminster is offering a workshop! http://bit.ly/XwGIBY

This workshop is not one to miss! Join us at the Centennial Community Centre to learn how to maintain your garden and lawn organically with certified organic gardener and educator, Catherine Dale. Bring a pen and paper (and your questions) as you will learn a lot of interesting tips on how to keep...

04/09/2013

Consumer behaviour change is the challenge of our time. As governments and brands are beginning to realize, upstream improvements are relatively easy to make compared with the herculean task of shifting consumer behaviours downstream.

04/08/2013

“In 2012, New Westminster saw a 70% curbside recycling rate, a huge jump from just 28% in 2009,” says Kristian Davis, Supervisor of Solid Waste and Recycling. “Working with residents, we’re making great progress in reducing the amount of waste we produce.”

04/05/2013

Just had a training session on the new City of New Westminster Zero Emissions Nissan Leaf! Learned something new: it's actually more energy efficient to have the heated seats on than the air heating system!