News & Updates

A recent City decision has ended long-standing grant support for designated heritage homeowners in New Westminster. Heritage advocates say these grants play a vital role in protecting historic homes and streetscapes. New Westminster Heritage Foundation chair Graeme Davy explains why this moment matters for heritage -- and the community it serves.... read more

These annual grants support owners of designated heritage homes with funding for exterior maintenance, restoration, or replication of character-defining elements. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $10,000 to help preserve New Westminster’s historic properties.... 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

Queen's Park Healthcare Volunteer Society donates $10K to enhance lives of long-term care residents L–R: Doug Brun (Volunteer), Colleen McDonald (Executive Director), Jan Cook (Chair), and Ron Howe (Volunteer) present a cheque from the Quee... read more

HNW is proud to support QPHVS by helping to present its annual 'Homes for the Holidays' event. QPHVS raises funds for projects and programs that enhance the lives of the residents and patients at the Queen’s Park Care Centre and William Rudd House that are not funded by Fraser Health Authority. Heritage New West is proud to support QPHVS by helping to present its annual 'Homes for the Holidays' event.... 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

During this year’s Heritage Homes Tour, over 150 New West and Lower Mainland residents signed a petition urging the City to preserve the heritage-style streetlights in the Massey Victory Heights (MVH) neighbourhood. The petition calls on Ci... read more

Heritage Homes Tour a resounding success, say survey respondents Galbraith HouseHeritage New West Hub at the Armoury2024 ANW "Emerging Artist" Cheska Henson performs at Bernie Legge TheatreCarlton Court 100th BirthdayGifford HouseHutchinson... read more

A WW II Hero is Honoured Here The 2025 Heritage Homes Tour shone a light on New Westminster’s role during the Second World War. Once a gathering place for young soldiers awaiting deployment, the city…... read more

The Birth of Victory Heights: New Westminster’s Postwar Housing Solution by Jim Wolf When World War II ended in May 1945 and after the celebrations subsided, City of New Westminster began to realize the next challenge ahead.  The City ... read more