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Letter: Traffic fine equity won't deter speeding in New West

Letter: Traffic fine equity won't deter speeding in New West

Would increased monitoring and enforcement of traffic laws be a better solution?
'It's a gull': Expert weighs in on viral motionless B.C. bird

'It's a gull': Expert weighs in on viral motionless B.C. bird

A bird expert at the University of Washington has chimed in on the viral Surrey video.
Environmentalists call for ban on foam waste in Canadian waters

Environmentalists call for ban on foam waste in Canadian waters

Huge clean up operations have to be carried out to remove large chunks of Styrofoam from BC coastal waters each year
This week in New West history: Dad jokes and Victorian humour

This week in New West history: Dad jokes and Victorian humour

Has this newspaper's humour stood the test of time?
Upgrade to 911 will allow texting from mobile device

Upgrade to 911 will allow texting from mobile device

Someone who needs emergency assistance but can't speak or make a noise will be able to text from a mobile device with new 911 technology that will be in place by 2025.
Opinion: The fungus zombies in ‘The Last of Us’ are fictional, but real fungi can infect people, and they’re becoming more resistant

Opinion: The fungus zombies in ‘The Last of Us’ are fictional, but real fungi can infect people, and they’re becoming more resistant

While ‘The Last of Us’ is a dramatic projection of a deadly fungal outbreak, it is based, if not in reality, in logic. And it’s a reminder that fungal infections are growing more resistant.
These were the 5 hottest letters in New West last month

These were the 5 hottest letters in New West last month

Record readers are never shy about sharing their thoughts. Here are the five most-read takes of February.
Opinion: Plant and animal species that adapt quickly to city life are more likely to survive

Opinion: Plant and animal species that adapt quickly to city life are more likely to survive

Animals and plants living in cities are more likely to thrive when they are able to quickly adapt to urban conditions.
Photos: Trudeau talks trades, Indigenous relations at Port Coquitlam townhall

Photos: Trudeau talks trades, Indigenous relations at Port Coquitlam townhall

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Port Coquitlam today (March 1) for a closed meeting with members of the IBEW Local 213.
This 6-year-old New Westie is chopping her hair to help other kids

This 6-year-old New Westie is chopping her hair to help other kids

Madelynn Cheung has very nearly hit her $1,000 goal — and you can still help out if you'd like.