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New West crime stats: "There's a bunch of uniqueness to our community."

New West crime stats: "There's a bunch of uniqueness to our community."

Open to ideas: New West police open to input about crime data presented to police board
To feed endangered whales, Alaska ordered to stop intercepting B.C.-bound salmon

To feed endangered whales, Alaska ordered to stop intercepting B.C.-bound salmon

The 'enormous ruling' withholds permits in southeast Alaska that for decades has intercepted hundreds of thousands of chinook salmon before they can reach endangered southern resident killer whales in B.C.
John Ducker: Is it more dangerous to cycle with headphones on?

John Ducker: Is it more dangerous to cycle with headphones on?

Under B.C. law, cyclists have a duty to ride with reasonable consideration for others as well as cycle with due care and attention — just like motorists.
Opinion: Health Canada should be transparent about how it's monitoring drug safety

Opinion: Health Canada should be transparent about how it's monitoring drug safety

All new drugs that have never before been sold in Canada in any form, as well as all opioids, require RMPs to help safeguard the public.
This week in New West history: Much ado about May Day

This week in New West history: Much ado about May Day

Early events attracted a "vast throng" of Royal City residents.
Starting in 2024 you could see big savings on your BC Hydro bill

Starting in 2024 you could see big savings on your BC Hydro bill

BC Hydro consumers who are able to lower their electrical consumption in the evenings and those with electric cars are most likely to benefit from a proposed optional time-of-use rate scheme
New West robberies: "More on the personal side'"

New West robberies: "More on the personal side'"

Some go up, some go down: Crime statistics in New Westminster show mixed results
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with churro doughnuts and margarita wine slushies

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with churro doughnuts and margarita wine slushies

Cinco de Mayo is your excuse to salsa till midnight and fill up on Mexican-inspired treats
Attorney general alerts online companies to B.C.'s new image-sharing law

Attorney general alerts online companies to B.C.'s new image-sharing law

VICTORIA — British Columbia's attorney general has sent a letter to technology companies warning they could face orders to stop the distribution of intimate images of B.C. residents that have been shared without their consent.
Man accused in Vancouver toddler’s death keeps firing lawyers

Man accused in Vancouver toddler’s death keeps firing lawyers

The 23-month-old died at the scene while her father suffered life-altering physical injuries.