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Fire ban in effect for New Westminster parks, natural lands

Fire ban in effect for New Westminster parks, natural lands

Don't smoke, vape or use charcoal barbecues.
30 global airports that could be flooded by 2100

30 global airports that could be flooded by 2100

Even with an aggressive global reduction of carbon emissions, some scenarios still predict a sea-level rise of a 0.5 metre.
After an identity theft nightmare, a search for answers

After an identity theft nightmare, a search for answers

A Vancouver man says he was treated in a 'hostile' manner after a high school friend used his name at multiple hospitals.
Letter: New West council has become a 'dysfunctional high school debate club'

Letter: New West council has become a 'dysfunctional high school debate club'

"Opposition for opposition's sake" isn't helping to build New Westminster, this writer says.
Opinion: Why B.C. has ended letter grades for students in kindergarten to Grade 9

Opinion: Why B.C. has ended letter grades for students in kindergarten to Grade 9

Parents need to directly hear from teachers and administrators via open houses or parent advisory councils to lift the fog of confusion and concern surrounding this change.
Equity on the beat: NWPD adopts 'unbiased policing' policy

Equity on the beat: NWPD adopts 'unbiased policing' policy

As B.C. looks to modernize policing, here’s what’s next in New Westminster.
Explore tafoni rock formations in New West art exhibition

Explore tafoni rock formations in New West art exhibition

Explore the unique rock formations of B.C.’s coast in this new show at Queen’s Park.
Industrial board warns union bosses not to backtrack on new B.C. port deal

Industrial board warns union bosses not to backtrack on new B.C. port deal

The union representing about 7,400 workers in the British Columbia port dispute has been warned by the Canada Industrial Relations Board that changing its mind about a new deal during ratification would be an "unfair labour practice."
B.C. powerlifter champions flood relief efforts for Punjab

B.C. powerlifter champions flood relief efforts for Punjab

Sumeet Sharma, a gold medalist for Team Canada, is raising funds for communities affected by the floods in Northern India.
Ex-Abbotsford police finance director sentenced after $312K fraud

Ex-Abbotsford police finance director sentenced after $312K fraud

Now confined to a wheelchair following a double amputation, Shelley Mickens will spend 18 months under house arrest after defrauding Abbotsford taxpayers out of $312,000.