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B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

Union of B.C. Municipalities asks for updated courthouse capital asset management plan
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Change court failure-to-appear rules, UBCM asks

Change court failure-to-appear rules, UBCM asks

Some B.C. courthouses handling criminal charges that didn't originate in municipality
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B.C. municipalities want province-wide ban on ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps

B.C. municipalities want province-wide ban on ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps

The BC SPCA says glue traps cause severe pain, suffering to rodents and other animals when caught
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BC election roundup: Where can you meet the New West candidates?

BC election roundup: Where can you meet the New West candidates?

Here’s who is running (so far) in New Westminster and where you can meet the candidates in the leadup to the Oct. 19 provincial election.
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A giant pumpkin grower sets his sights on giant sunflowers

A giant pumpkin grower sets his sights on giant sunflowers

New West resident Scott Loewen aims to go big in the garden – whether it’s pumpkins or sunflowers.
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B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

Under-policed ports allow flow of drugs, contributes to overdose crisis, Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates heard Sept. 20.
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New West cookie business up for a Small Business BC Award

New West cookie business up for a Small Business BC Award

BAK’D Cookies vying for Premier’s People’s Choice Award after baking its way into the Top 3 out of hundreds of entries.
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B.C. civic politicians prefer mini-donuts over corn dogs

B.C. civic politicians prefer mini-donuts over corn dogs

Mini donuts remain on top despite a late challenge by corn dogs at UBCM annual general meeting
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Premier David Eby expects lawsuits over involuntary addiction care

Premier David Eby expects lawsuits over involuntary addiction care

New involuntary care model to begin at correctional facilities in Surrey, Maple Ridge
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Rob Shaw: Eby steadies bumpy pre-campaign with mortgage relief promise

Rob Shaw: Eby steadies bumpy pre-campaign with mortgage relief promise

Eby seeks to turn the page on a rough pre-campaign launch by rolling out an affordable housing plan targeting middle-income voters
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