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Eating disorders and disordered eating: Get the facts at this New West info night

Eating disorders and disordered eating: Get the facts at this New West info night

You can learn more and find resources at this free session April 20.
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Canada's market watchdog needs overhaul to target 'greenwashing,' say groups

Canada's market watchdog needs overhaul to target 'greenwashing,' say groups

As the federal government is currently looking to modernize competition policy in Canada, several groups say combating greenwashing should be at the top of their list.
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B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9 per cent inflation

B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9 per cent inflation

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minimum wage will increase to $16.75 an hour, a boost that the government says would fulfil a promise to tie the benchmark pay level to inflation. The new minimum wage is to kick in on June 1, representing a 6.
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Spotlight on: The latest on the Pattullo Bridge replacement project

Spotlight on: The latest on the Pattullo Bridge replacement project

Pattullo Bridge replacement: Snow bombs? Celebrations? New name?
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Victim of alleged terrorist attack on B.C. bus had no idea of motive: brother-in-law

Victim of alleged terrorist attack on B.C. bus had no idea of motive: brother-in-law

SURREY, B.C. — The brother-in-law of a man whose throat was slashed Saturday on a bus in Surrey, B.C., says the assailant gave no indication of his motive during an attack that RCMP allege was an act of terrorism.
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Opinion: Why this mom, who doesn't watch much football, is sad to see SFU sack its program

Opinion: Why this mom, who doesn't watch much football, is sad to see SFU sack its program

A door just closed for some B.C. high school kids dreaming of being recruited into a local football program.
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B.C. small businesses chafe at 'unsustainable' minimum wage hike

B.C. small businesses chafe at 'unsustainable' minimum wage hike

B.C. government’s minimum wage hike too much, too sudden
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Letter: I miss New West's petting farm — but here's another one

Letter: I miss New West's petting farm — but here's another one

This New Westie went to Surrey for some Easter fun.
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How B.C. politicians aim to create more certainty for developers

How B.C. politicians aim to create more certainty for developers

Housing minister expands on new BC Builds program, plans to digitize permitting processes
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Metro Vancouver cites climate uncertainty amid upcoming watering restrictions

Metro Vancouver cites climate uncertainty amid upcoming watering restrictions

Metro Vancouver says seasonal watering regulations will be rolled out May 1, and that due to "variable weather patterns due to climate change" the region can't always count on rainfall to fill its reservoirs.
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