New Westminster Record

The Record is the local newspaper of New Westminster, proudly serving the community for over 30 years. Originally launched on October 1, 1981, as an eight-page broadsheet, it was founded by a group of passionate locals who wanted to create a publication dedicated to the oldest city in western Canada. Over the years, The Record evolved into a twice-weekly tabloid in the 1980s, earning a dedicated readership with its award-winning journalism, sports coverage, insightful commentary, and advertisements. Today, it reaches more than 16,000 households and businesses in the city every Thursday. Additionally, The Record features a vibrant website that is regularly updated with the latest news, sports, and opinions.

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Knicks look to close out defending champion Celtics in Game 5. Timberwolves can do same to Warriors

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | Kyle Hightower

BOSTON (AP) — Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals. In the East, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are a win away from reaching the conference finals for the first time in 25 years. New York wasn't given much of a shot entering its semifinal matchup against a Boston Celtics team it went 0-4 against during the regular season. There aren't a lot of Knicks doubters now.
Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre."No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the University of Waterloo, who got to start only when the Elks playoff chances were virtually eliminated the last two seasons, has been handed the reins of the team that has been revamped from ownership to upper management to coaching.
BC Wildfire Service within ‘legal authority’ in planned ignition north of Pemberton

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | Alyssa Noel

The BC Wildfire Service’s (BCWS) use of a planned ignition during the 2023 Downton Lake wildfire was based on “sound forest practices and a reasonable assessment of wildfire threat.” That was the Forest Practices Board’s findings released on Tuesday, May 13.
Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | Lisa Johnson

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry. “I am very concerned the Prime Minister (Mark Carney) has appointed what appears to be yet another anti-oil and gas environment minister,” Smith said in a statement shortly after Dabrusin was appointed Tuesday.
'Doctor Who' and Eurovision will unite for a night of music and intergalactic adventure

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | Hilary Fox

LONDON (AP) — “Doctor Who” and Eurovision unite for an evening of music and intergalactic adventure on Saturday — all thanks to Russell T Davies. Before fans tune in for the annual song contest, they can enjoy Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Varada Sethu's Belinda Chandra attending the Interstellar Song Contest in an episode of the sci-fi series.
'Doctor Who' and Eurovision will unite for a night of music and intergalactic adventure

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | Hilary Fox

LONDON (AP) — “Doctor Who” and Eurovision unite for an evening of music and intergalactic adventure on Saturday — all thanks to Russell T Davies. Before fans tune in for the annual song contest, they can enjoy Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Varada Sethu's Belinda Chandra attending the Interstellar Song Contest in an episode of the sci-fi series.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP’s nurse recruitment push ignores the crisis on the ground

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | Rob Shaw

The B.C. government is embarking on a glossy new marketing campaign to try and lure away American nurses to come work in our provincial hospitals. It will undoubtedly feature majestic mountains, the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean and images of all sorts of outdoorsy hipsters doing outdoorsy, hipster-y things while draped head-to-toe in Arc'teryx.
Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | Paul Wiseman |Lindsay Whitehurst

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap import taxes — tariffs — on almost every country on earth. The president is now facing at least seven lawsuits that argue he’s gone too far and asserted power he does not have.
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win

1 day ago | newwestrecord.ca | Shane Jones

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
$80 million winning lottery ticket sold in Metro Vancouver

3 days ago | newwestrecord.ca | Brendan Kergin

Someone recently bought a very valuable piece of paper in Metro Vancouver. The winning ticket for the Lotto Max draw on Friday, May 9, 2025, was bought in Surrey. That ticket is now worth $80 million, enough to buy even the most expensive house on the market in Metro Vancouver. While the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has announced where the ticket was bought, it's unknown who bought it.