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New West to beat extreme heat with water misters, air conditioners and more

New West to beat extreme heat with water misters, air conditioners and more

These are some of the actions New Westminster – a “heat island” – is taking to ensure folks stay safe in extreme heat this summer
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COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at Royal Columbian, Burnaby hospitals

COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at Royal Columbian, Burnaby hospitals

In total, 16 patients and four staff tested positive for COVID-19.
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Hands-on learning offers trades career track to New West students

Hands-on learning offers trades career track to New West students

Secondary students are getting more opportunities in trades thanks to a public and private-sector push for in-school trades training.
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'This will make me less stressed': Metro Vancouver family heading on vacation after $500,000 lotto win

'This will make me less stressed': Metro Vancouver family heading on vacation after $500,000 lotto win

“Everyone was so happy” for her win, she says.
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No change in May 1 tax deadline despite labour dispute

No change in May 1 tax deadline despite labour dispute

Canada Revenue Agency says it will accept all returns during the labour disruption and digitally filed taxes will generally be processed automatically “without delay.”
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ChatGPT offers insight on AI opportunities in B.C. shipping sector

ChatGPT offers insight on AI opportunities in B.C. shipping sector

ChatGPT ponders the pros and cons of letting artificial intelligence loose in the global supply chain
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Data points: B.C. home sales register first back-to-back monthly gain in a year

Data points: B.C. home sales register first back-to-back monthly gain in a year

Housing sales had another robust month in March following February’s rebound
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Students 'on display': Glass walls at NWSS under fire again

Students 'on display': Glass walls at NWSS under fire again

Parents, students and staff are continuing to push to have glass interior walls covered up.
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Les Leyne: B.C. has ‘strictest’ bail policy? Where’s the proof?

Les Leyne: B.C. has ‘strictest’ bail policy? Where’s the proof?

If an early look at partial data doesn’t conclusively prove anything, how can they claim it’s the strictest policy in Canada?
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New Westminster students need more EA support, board told

New Westminster students need more EA support, board told

Parents and CUPE are pushing for more hours for education assistants to give students the support they need.
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