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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.
'Long overdue': Burnaby to officially apologize for anti-Chinese discrimination

'Long overdue': Burnaby to officially apologize for anti-Chinese discrimination

“The ways that we weaponized our bylaws to target these groups is something that we need to reconcile with, we need to apologize for. And we need to take very real actions to make reparations.”
'Horrific' moment as Vancouver dog electrocuted on sidewalk in Gastown

'Horrific' moment as Vancouver dog electrocuted on sidewalk in Gastown

The pup is going to be okay
'If she's late for work, I'm sorry': Friendly Vancouver bus driver sends video to passenger's boss

'If she's late for work, I'm sorry': Friendly Vancouver bus driver sends video to passenger's boss

"I was surprised and moved by his action."