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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.

Jun 16, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >

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

Chinese-Canadian demand helps sustain more than 200 stores across Metro Vancouver.

Jun 16, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 16, 2023 12:38 PM Read more >

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

Jun 16, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

'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.

Jun 16, 2023 10:33 AM Read more >

Food inflation may be easing but prices won't return to pre-pandemic levels, RBC says

Canadians have been paying more for less food since early 2021.

Jun 16, 2023 9:52 AM Read more >

Crane delivery coming to New West construction site

Council in brief: Crane delivery to waterfront site

Jun 16, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

New West city hall/Tipperary Park project gets federal funding

Council roundup: Bits and bobs from New Westminster City Hall

Jun 16, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

B.C. legal services could become more accessible, cheaper — but lawyers see problems in fix

Bodies governing lawyers, notaries and paralegals are on board with the concept of a single legal regulator, which can help solve access-to-justice problems in B.C.

Jun 16, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Some Chinese Canadians embrace 'white people food' movement, others are baffled

Cheese sticks and a bagel. A boiled egg with raw broccoli. A fat ball of burrata cheese sitting atop a pile of green grapes.

Jun 16, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

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Do you think New West city council should sign a carbon emission declaration and pledge form?

No, it's an invasion of privacy. No, the climate change focus should be on policy, not on personal choices. No, it's unfair to those who may have mobility or other challenges. No, for another reason not listed here. Yes, councillors should lead by example. Yes, personal responsibility and policy change can co-exist in the fight against climate change. Yes, it would make a symbolic statement. Yes, for another reason not listed here. Don't know/don't care.

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