In October 2013, Vancouver couple Danielle Wiley and Anna Richards welcomed their daughter Della into the world with biological father Shawn Kangro. Thanks to a BC Family Law Act passed earlier that year, Della Wolf Kangro Wiley Richardsā birth certificate bears the name of three parents.
On February 11, the New Westminster Environmental Partners (NWEP) held a meeting to discuss ideas and implications of the upcoming Transit and Transportation Referendum. New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote was in attendance to represent the Mayorsā Council.
On February 13, the sighting of a second orca calf from the āJ-Podā group of killer whales was reported.
On February 13, Toronto-based Sun News Network shut down operations after four years. Sun News Network was notorious for its news style, with many labelling the station āFox News North.ā
āI like that thereās actually action-oriented language in it. Itās not only acknowledging an issue, but forces the school board into action into creating an inclusive environment in our schools,ā Perry told Tri-City.
On February 14, the Anvil Centre will be hosting New Westminsterās āOur City Neighbourhood Visioning Process.ā The event invites current and future residents of New Westminster to discuss city plans to take place over the next several years.
An independent report released on January 30 declared the 2014 Mount Polley mine spill to be the result of previously overlooked structural issues to the dam holding back the mineās contaminated water, or ātailings.ā
A proposed glass tower for downtown Vancouver was voted down by a panel for both design and location reasons.
On January 30, Trans Mountain dropped its lawsuit against protestors who occupied Burnaby Mountain late last year.
In December 2014, the BC Government approved a referendum for the Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax, where voting is scheduled to take place from March 16 to May 29.
