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New West councillor: “It really feels like a personal attack.”

New West councillor: “It really feels like a personal attack.”

Filling a council role that’s currently filled and singling out a councillor for not attending meetings spark tense discussion at New Westminster council
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Climate change is an added barrier to youth physical activity, report says

Climate change is an added barrier to youth physical activity, report says

Heat waves and poor air quality from wildfires pose extra challenges to children and youth who need more exercise outside and less time staring at screens, a new report says.
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New West council agrees on plan to release in-camera resolutions

New West council agrees on plan to release in-camera resolutions

Some information about items considered at in-camera New Westminster city council meetings will be released publicly – when the time is right.
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Supports increasing for paramedics, who 'see it all'

Supports increasing for paramedics, who 'see it all'

Paramedics honour those who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty with a ceremony at the legislature
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B.C. Transit orders 66 electric buses from Canadian suppliers

B.C. Transit orders 66 electric buses from Canadian suppliers

The buses will be arriving gradually starting early next year and continuing until mid-2026
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New West firefighters now providing more medical assistance at calls

New West firefighters now providing more medical assistance at calls

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services expand their scope of practice by becoming Emergency Medical Responders
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B.C. RCMP officer fined $2,000 for employing foreign nanny

B.C. RCMP officer fined $2,000 for employing foreign nanny

Randi Ellen White pleaded guilty to unlawfully employing the U.S.-born woman without a work permit.
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Vancouver council considers ban on sale of 'torch-style' lighters

Vancouver council considers ban on sale of 'torch-style' lighters

Assistant fire captain: "It is clear that torch-style lighters play a major role in the contribution to fire loss and injury in the City of Vancouver."
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You can fly from Vancouver to Edmonton for a steal to watch the Canucks in the playoffs

You can fly from Vancouver to Edmonton for a steal to watch the Canucks in the playoffs

There are a few options for last-minute tickets.
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Geomagnetic storms might produce epic northern lights display in Metro Vancouver this week

Geomagnetic storms might produce epic northern lights display in Metro Vancouver this week

Viewing is possible from New York to Idaho.
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