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B.C. digital arts firms see largest staff bump in years

B.C. digital arts firms see largest staff bump in years

Average local employment grew in 2023 after inconsistent growth over past half-decade
Recruiting more male nurses would help ease shortfalls, but stigma persists

Recruiting more male nurses would help ease shortfalls, but stigma persists

Only about 10 per cent of the B.C. Nurses’ Union’s 48,000 members are men. And while bumping that number up might help ease a shortage that has resulted in hospital emergency-room closures, societal bias against men in the field continues.
Letter: Metro Vancouver is 'filthy' — but blame people, not pigeons

Letter: Metro Vancouver is 'filthy' — but blame people, not pigeons

Clean up your own garbage before you worry about the birds, this resident says.
Here's how to share your thoughts on New West schools' programs of choice

Here's how to share your thoughts on New West schools' programs of choice

Got opinions about French immersion, Montessori or Home Learners? SD40 wants to hear them.
This Metro Vancouver farm has adorable baby animals, boozy adult-only Easter egg hunt

This Metro Vancouver farm has adorable baby animals, boozy adult-only Easter egg hunt

Sweet treats, egg hunts, a 'meet and greet' with the Easter Bunny, and more🐰🐣💐
Coquitlam SkyTrain worker praised for 'pretty cool' act of random kindness

Coquitlam SkyTrain worker praised for 'pretty cool' act of random kindness

Coquitlam crosswalks can get slippery in the winter, especially for seniors with mobility issues.
Burnaby sisters from Turkey spearhead earthquake relief fundraiser

Burnaby sisters from Turkey spearhead earthquake relief fundraiser

Fundraising efforts at Burnaby's Brentwood Elementary School were led by two young sisters from Turkey and took in more than $2,500 for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria.
Letter: Income-based traffic fines an 'asinine notion' in New West

Letter: Income-based traffic fines an 'asinine notion' in New West

The rich have all the breaks already, this writer says.
B.C. dad gets 18 years for 'vile, evil and reprehensible' incestuous acts

B.C. dad gets 18 years for 'vile, evil and reprehensible' incestuous acts

The Vancouver Island man was found guilty of incest, sexual assault, sexual touching, sexual interference and making child pornography.
People You Should Know in New West: Sgt. Andrew Leaver

People You Should Know in New West: Sgt. Andrew Leaver

From drug cartel wars to community engagement: Meet the New West Police Department’s new media spokesperson