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Next week in New West: Nighttime single-lane, alternating traffic on Columbia Street

Next week in New West: Nighttime single-lane, alternating traffic on Columbia Street

In order to give a crane and crews space to work, the Pattullo Bridge replacement project requires single-lane, alternating traffic on Columbia Street for three nights next week.
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$45K in damages denied after sewage backs up in B.C. strata

$45K in damages denied after sewage backs up in B.C. strata

B.C. strata owner loses $45K sink sewage backup fight, B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal finds strata not negligent.
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Teen's death from alcohol and date-rape drug deemed a homicide

Teen's death from alcohol and date-rape drug deemed a homicide

Samantha Sims-Somerville and a friend were ‘intentionally provided an unregulated substance, without their knowledge,’ the coroners service says
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From pumpkin dropping to popping – it’s all happening in New West in November.

From pumpkin dropping to popping – it’s all happening in New West in November.

This month in New Westminster: Events roundup for November 2024 includes markets, entertainment and festival fun - including a robot dance party.
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RCMP move to fire B.C. police officer for discrediting the force

RCMP move to fire B.C. police officer for discrediting the force

Officer was allegedly impaired while on duty, used government-issued equipment for an unauthorized purpose, and behaved in a manner that could discredit the force
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B.C. wedding planner ordered to pay bride $2,500

B.C. wedding planner ordered to pay bride $2,500

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said the woman was legally allowed to cancel the deficient contract.
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Canada’s tobacco lawsuit could net a fraction of original claim

Canada’s tobacco lawsuit could net a fraction of original claim

The proposed settlement also doesn’t include measures to reduce future smoking, advocates say.
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B.C. health authority fined $274K after hospital employees exposed to illicit drugs

B.C. health authority fined $274K after hospital employees exposed to illicit drugs

Two workers at Penticton Regional Hospital fell ill after being exposed to a 'noxious odour.' Another eight were also treated for exposure, according to WorkSafeBC
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Ground search for missing B.C. grandmother ends with no sign of her

Ground search for missing B.C. grandmother ends with no sign of her

Police are continuing to follow up on tips and the ground search for her is completed.
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New West police investigate second stranger encounter with young girls

New West police investigate second stranger encounter with young girls

New Westminster police: “It’s very concerning to police that this is the second suspicious incident involving a man approaching young girls."
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