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Bend, stretch and cuddle: new puppy yoga class in New West

Bend, stretch and cuddle: new puppy yoga class in New West

Here’s all you need to know about getting fit in the company of pooches
'The height of unfairness': Metro Vancouver approves plan to reduce skyrocketing taxes

'The height of unfairness': Metro Vancouver approves plan to reduce skyrocketing taxes

Metro Vancouver's board has directed staff to adjust its upcoming budget to soften a rising tax burden on residents by boosting fees to developers. The proposal would see that annual fee increase drop to an average of $851 per household by 2026.
B.C. limits supply of Ozempic for its diabetes patients, not weight loss in U.S.

B.C. limits supply of Ozempic for its diabetes patients, not weight loss in U.S.

VICTORIA — British Columbia wants to work with the federal government to ensure prescription drugs are available to Canadians and don't end up sold over the internet to American customers, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday.
Metro Vancouver rental starts surged in 2022: CMHC

Metro Vancouver rental starts surged in 2022: CMHC

But municipalities report a higher number of approved projects are delaying the start of construction
Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected

Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected

The union leader said that if the federal government doesn't start negotiating "seriously," federal workers "will stay out here for as long as it takes."
New West police closed downtown road to help a person in distress

New West police closed downtown road to help a person in distress

No crime committed: Tuesday night closure on Carnarvon Street unrelated to nearby shooting earlier in the day
Letter: You're not "entitled" to live in New West if you can't afford it

Letter: You're not "entitled" to live in New West if you can't afford it

"Would I move to London, knowing it's expensive, decide I like it, then complain if I moved there?"
Company that set up illegal fish farm to get second chance, says B.C. government

Company that set up illegal fish farm to get second chance, says B.C. government

A freshwater fish farm near Powell River owned by Agrimarine faces multiple federal and provincial investigations, and continues to operate despite setting up operations outside its licence area.
Uptown New West getting 10 affordable senior homes in 29-storey tower

Uptown New West getting 10 affordable senior homes in 29-storey tower

PC Urban Properties Corp. breaks ground on new rental tower in Uptown New Westminster
Letter: Let these New West residents have a break for awhile, please

Letter: Let these New West residents have a break for awhile, please

Residents in the 800-block of Carnarvon Street have already been living with construction for years, this resident says.