Newswest was founded in October 1978 with help from the Canada Works federal program of the time.
[2][3][4] When the neighbouring Hintonburg News ceased operation, Newswest expanded its coverage into the now defunct Elmdale Ward in 1998.
[6] The inclusion of Newswest in Kitchissippi Times began in 2003 after an agreement on advertising revenue was reached between the 2 papers.
Most of the articles to Newswest are provided by local volunteer writers and photographers.
Additionally, columns from the local representatives for 3 levels of government and the public school board appear regularly.