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New West bike donation drive gives 80 old bikes brand new lives

New West bike donation drive gives 80 old bikes brand new lives

A group of New West volunteers put in several hours of work to fix worn out cycles and find them new homes
B.C. trucker's COVID-19 mask fine upheld

B.C. trucker's COVID-19 mask fine upheld

David Allan Cross argued the $5,750 ticket did not adequately define the offence alleged.
This New West grad is on a mission to improve health care in Canada

This New West grad is on a mission to improve health care in Canada

How winning a scholarship brought this New West student closer to her dreams of going to medical school
Ceremonial tour of residential school children monument offers a chance for connection

Ceremonial tour of residential school children monument offers a chance for connection

“We really feel it’s necessary because that's where the truth came out and where it all started.”
After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada

After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada

Paul Canary Kanyamu says life felt like "hell on Earth" before he escaped violence and found refuge in Canadaabout two months ago.
Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park

Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators in Surrey, B.C., said the killers of a Sikh temple leader likely escaped in a vehicle that had been waiting for at least an hour a few blocks away from the crime scene. Sgt.
'We can't be complacent': New West school board pays tribute to Pride Month

'We can't be complacent': New West school board pays tribute to Pride Month

"Activism takes courage," says SD40 trustee.
Pinoy Indie Film Festival comes to New West this weekend

Pinoy Indie Film Festival comes to New West this weekend

Independent Filipino films take centre stage in New Westminster during Philippine Heritage Month
WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says bringing Swoop and Sunwing Airlines under its banner won't lead to higher airfares, since integrating the discount carriers will also tamp down costs.
Feds to change pesticide oversight

Feds to change pesticide oversight

In the past, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency was responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. But the federal press release, from yesterday, suggests that the environment department will become more involved in pesticide oversight.