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Civic politicians want improved access to health care, housing for B.C. seniors

Civic politicians want improved access to health care, housing for B.C. seniors

A Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates want seniors living in rural areas to have better access to health care
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Should the New West police board have more input into NWPD's annual report?

Should the New West police board have more input into NWPD's annual report?

Some New Westminster police board members would like to see NWPD achievements – not crime stats – highlighted in the annual report.
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B.C. civic politicians seek clarity on rural mental health care

B.C. civic politicians seek clarity on rural mental health care

UBCM delegates say regional hospital districts need to be clear on delivery of rural mental health care
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Downloaded mental health, addiction, homeless costs worry B.C. municipalities

Downloaded mental health, addiction, homeless costs worry B.C. municipalities

Local governments want financial assistance from provincial government to address social issues
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Relax building codes to keep homeless shelters open, UBCM says

Relax building codes to keep homeless shelters open, UBCM says

Many homeless shelters don't meet B.C. Building Code or B.C. Fire Code requirements
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After-hours crimes (like kidnappings) impact New West police overtime costs

After-hours crimes (like kidnappings) impact New West police overtime costs

Major crime investigations and court among the contributors to overtime at the New Westminster Police Department.
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David Eby uses UBCM speech to kick off election campaign

David Eby uses UBCM speech to kick off election campaign

The premier promised changes to health and addiction care, police protection for downtown cores and a review to the 911 emergency call system.
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Elias Pettersson had to 'train around' nagging knee injury in offseason

Elias Pettersson had to 'train around' nagging knee injury in offseason

"It's like a nagging injury, it doesn't want to go away easily, but we figured out a way to work around it."
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Two separate crashes leave motorcyclists dead on B.C. roadways

Two separate crashes leave motorcyclists dead on B.C. roadways

In less than 40 hours, two fatal collisions occurred less than 12 kilometres apart in Langley
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UVic warns of drink spiking at 'off-campus' events

UVic warns of drink spiking at 'off-campus' events

Good Night Out in Victoria, which works to promotes safety in the nightlife scene, says drink spiking can be used to render someone incapacitated and unable to consent to sexual activity
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