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Man in distress sparks large police response to New Westminster Quay

Man in distress sparks large police response to New Westminster Quay

'Out of an abundance of caution, additional officers were called to the scene,' New Westminster police said about a mental health call at the Quay Tuesday morning.
Sentencing dates being set in case of alleged B.C. nurse impersonator

Sentencing dates being set in case of alleged B.C. nurse impersonator

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics is alleged to have posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.
Hells Angels lose bid to prevent sale of 3 B.C. clubhouses

Hells Angels lose bid to prevent sale of 3 B.C. clubhouses

B.C.'s director of civil forfeiture seized the Nanaimo, Vancouver and Kelowna clubhouses in 2007 and 2012.
Police flood Uptown New Westminster after daylight gunpoint robbery

Police flood Uptown New Westminster after daylight gunpoint robbery

One man was taken into custody Saturday morning after New Westminster police got a report from a man who said he'd been robbed at gunpoint of his cell phone and wallet.
Rodriguez says newsrooms will be supported should Meta, Google block news

Rodriguez says newsrooms will be supported should Meta, Google block news

OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said he remains hopeful digital giants will not make good on their threat to block access to Canadian news on their platforms, but if they do then the Liberal government will ensure newsrooms have the resources they need to continue their work.
Canada aims to eliminate heat deaths by 2040

Canada aims to eliminate heat deaths by 2040

Canada's first National Adaptation Strategy provides a number of targets to protect people from extreme weather, safeguard nature and upgrade infrastructure. Critics say there are few details on how the country will achieve them.
Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

OTTAWA — Provinces that already cover dental-care services for children have been given a smaller share of federal dollars from the Canada Dental Benefit, further driving concerns that governments will end that coverage as the program expands.
Sanctuary schools policy shows success in New Westminster

Sanctuary schools policy shows success in New Westminster

Every child who lives in New Westminster can attend school here — even if their family has precarious immigration status.
Logging reduction aims to save threatened B.C. seabird

Logging reduction aims to save threatened B.C. seabird

The allowable annual cut level has been reduced in the Port Alberni area.
Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals, in line with dozens of other countries

Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals, in line with dozens of other countries

TORONTO — Canada has banned testing cosmetic products on animals, a largely symbolic move that brings the policy in line with dozens of other countries.