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B.C. man with multiple convictions allegedly skipped court, committed robbery

B.C. man with multiple convictions allegedly skipped court, committed robbery

Bail had been granted in earlier cases despite record of assaulting a police officer, thefts and probation breaches.
Summer fun kicks off early in New West: Don't miss these June events

Summer fun kicks off early in New West: Don't miss these June events

This weekend in New Westminster: Queensborough Children’s Festival, Agnes Street Greenway celebration and neighbourhood garage sale
Tax on 'windfall profits' proposed for big Canadian grocers

Tax on 'windfall profits' proposed for big Canadian grocers

Among the report's 13 recommendations, the application of a windfall tax on grocery chains is contingent on whether Canada's Competition Bureau finds evidence of excess profiteering. One expert says that won't happen.
Meet the dads behind the Dad’s Tattoo Company in New West

Meet the dads behind the Dad’s Tattoo Company in New West

Here's how two dads etched out a plan for a tattoo shop with a play area for kids
99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says there's been a 99 per cent drop in the number of online Ozempic prescriptions filled by Americans from pharmacies in that province since it introduced regulations to protect the local supply for diabete
Canada should consider legal solution to fight residential school denialism: report

Canada should consider legal solution to fight residential school denialism: report

OTTAWA — Canada should give "urgent consideration" to legal mechanisms as a way to combat residential school denialism, said a Friday report from the independent special interlocutor on unmarked graves.
Metro Vancouver's bubble tea economy is booming as drink demand grows

Metro Vancouver's bubble tea economy is booming as drink demand grows

Chinese-Canadian demand helps sustain more than 200 stores across Metro Vancouver.
Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89

Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89

FOREST, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi man known as “Case 1,” the first person to be diagnosed with autism, has died. Donald G.
Join the celebration: Agnes Street Greenway official opening in New West

Join the celebration: Agnes Street Greenway official opening in New West

A ribbon-cutting, art show and cycling activities are part of Saturday’s grand opening celebration of this New Westminster greenway
'Heartbreaking news': Last drive-in movie theatre in Metro Vancouver to close

'Heartbreaking news': Last drive-in movie theatre in Metro Vancouver to close

The historic drive-In announced that it is closing after the 2024 season.