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US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected some points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab, instead reiterating that American spy agencies remain divided over how the pandemic began.
Supportive housing project returns to New West council on Monday

Supportive housing project returns to New West council on Monday

A Good Neighbour Agreement and a Community Advisory Committee are recommended as part of New Westminster housing proposal
B.C. school worker's child sex assault sentence upheld

B.C. school worker's child sex assault sentence upheld

Man's children reported him sexually abusing foster children in his care after finding videos.
Video: Richmond police presence at doxxed animal's home unprecedented: BC SPCA

Video: Richmond police presence at doxxed animal's home unprecedented: BC SPCA

Three cars passed by Hugo’s house while the News was visiting, with one driver hurling abuse.
Fears of foreign role in B.C. Sikh temple killing prompt meeting with minister: MP

Fears of foreign role in B.C. Sikh temple killing prompt meeting with minister: MP

SURREY, B.C. — Fears at a British Columbia Sikh temple that the killing of its president was related to foreign interference prompted a meeting between Liberal Sikh members of Parliament and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.
B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer.
Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix Canada is done with being basic. The streaming giant says it's phasing out the $9.99 "basic" option from its price plans, taking away the cheapest subscription without ads.
New West police board plans "extensive" budget process for 2024

New West police board plans "extensive" budget process for 2024

Early indications suggest New Westminster Police Department could seek 8% or more budget increase in 2024
B.C. public schools move away from letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9

B.C. public schools move away from letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9

All students from kindergarten to Grade 9 in British Columbia public schools will now be assessed with a proficiency scale instead of letter grades.
Letter: We've all heard about the Titanic submarine implosion, but what about other tragedies at sea?

Letter: We've all heard about the Titanic submarine implosion, but what about other tragedies at sea?

The deaths of migrants on the Mediterranean Sea have been pushed out of the headlines.