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Here's who New West students sent to Victoria in mock B.C. election vote

Here's who New West students sent to Victoria in mock B.C. election vote

Students from 34 schools elected BC NDP candidates to represent New Westminster.
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Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

More powerful atmospheric rivers could lead to higher storm surges and flooding in the future, finds study.
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B.C. man in kidnapping trial doesn’t have a lawyer

B.C. man in kidnapping trial doesn’t have a lawyer

Wesley Michael Aubichon, 40, has had 67 court appearances with seven lawyers and 12 prosecutors.
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B.C. man facing shoplifting allegations now on robbery, weapons charges

B.C. man facing shoplifting allegations now on robbery, weapons charges

Alleged shoplifting incidents took place in Richmond in Vancouver while the more serious allegations are based in Vancouver alone.
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Ethics commissioner: New West mayor breached Code of Conduct with his trip to Dubai

Ethics commissioner: New West mayor breached Code of Conduct with his trip to Dubai

New Westminster’s ethics commissioner finds Mayor Patrick Johnstone’s acceptance of a gift was “inadvertent” and an “error in judgment made in good faith” – and motivated by efforts to address climate action.
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Nineteen charged in massive northern B.C. drug investigation

Nineteen charged in massive northern B.C. drug investigation

Among seizures were 11.5 kilograms of cocaine, almost four kilograms of methamphetamine, 17.5 kilograms of marijuana, 34 guns and $166,460 in cash.
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Opinion: Rebuilding trust in journalism starts with busting misconceptions

Opinion: Rebuilding trust in journalism starts with busting misconceptions

A veteran B.C. journalist confronts common misunderstandings about how reporters really work
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Letter: Columbia Square project 'doesn't make for good city building,' New West councillor says

Letter: Columbia Square project 'doesn't make for good city building,' New West councillor says

In a letter, Coun. Daniel Fontaine explains why he voted against the proposal that would bring eight high-rises to downtown.
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911 services interrupted after B.C. wire thieves cause $100k in damage

911 services interrupted after B.C. wire thieves cause $100k in damage

Police in Abbotsford are asking residents to report all suspicious behaviour near the lines.
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Mom mourning loss of son who died on Grouse Mountain during atmospheric river storm

Mom mourning loss of son who died on Grouse Mountain during atmospheric river storm

The man's mother says he likely died from exposure on the mountain. The BC Coroners Service is investigating the death
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