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Man flees from U.S. police, crashes in B.C. after speeding across border

Man flees from U.S. police, crashes in B.C. after speeding across border

Mounties in Surrey, B.C., say a driver who fled from authorities in the U.S., sped through the Peace Arch border crossing and crashed in British Columbia is now in custody.
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Fire crews battle blaze at New Westminster recycling plant

Fire crews battle blaze at New Westminster recycling plant

The fire at the Urban Impact plant sent a cloud of thick black smoke into the air Sunday evening.
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The week ahead in New West: What’s up July 24 to 30

The week ahead in New West: What’s up July 24 to 30

Free yoga, poetry, music and a ‘pedestrian paradise’ — say hello to an exciting week in the city
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Deep-sea octopus nursery discovered off Vancouver Island

Deep-sea octopus nursery discovered off Vancouver Island

“[They] sit on their eggs, don’t move, don’t eat and just defend the eggs for a minimum of four and a half years.”
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New West resident takes the helm of the New Westminster UGM

New West resident takes the helm of the New Westminster UGM

From teacher to outreach worker to UGM manager: Meet Edith Tazumi
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'A long journey': Reconciliation happening day by day, one year after Pope's apology

'A long journey': Reconciliation happening day by day, one year after Pope's apology

Phil Fontaine has had a year to reflect since he heard an apology from the head of the Roman Catholic Church, something the former Assembly of First Nations national chief fought much of his life to have delivered on Canadian soil.
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Memorial for fallen B.C. wildfire fighter held in Revelstoke

Memorial for fallen B.C. wildfire fighter held in Revelstoke

Family, friends and fellow firefighters paid tribute to a 19-year-old woman killed while battling wildfires in British Columbia earlier this month, describing her as hard-working, reliable and positive.
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Legion’s Christmas in July fundraiser to support three New West charities

Legion’s Christmas in July fundraiser to support three New West charities

Can you help fill Santa’s sleigh? Legion fundraiser is supporting vulnerable residents in New Westminster
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B.C.'s rural emergency room crisis

B.C.'s rural emergency room crisis

Data shows a spike in locked doors, with some Vancouver Island health centres closing dozens of times in 2022.
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Interested in trying out field lacrosse? Learn from some pros

Interested in trying out field lacrosse? Learn from some pros

Field Frenzy sessions giving youths a chance to check out field lacrosse for free
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