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Festivals and fun abound in New Westminster in September

Festivals and fun abound in New Westminster in September

Events roundup: Recovery Day BC Festival, fundraisers and all sorts of activities happening in New West in September.
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Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

It is, truthfully, the best of times and the worst of times, "but workers know differently," claims the New Westminster and Vancouver district labour councils.
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How to qualify for a mortgage when you're self-employed or a small business owner

How to qualify for a mortgage when you're self-employed or a small business owner

Be proactive, honest and transparent.
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Complaining B.C. woman 'tracked' neighbour with video, audio recordings

Complaining B.C. woman 'tracked' neighbour with video, audio recordings

A woman sought $5,000 from a neighbour she claimed was noisy but instead had to pay him $50.
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Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

The hopelessness of not knowing that this kind of help is still available is heartbreaking, says Miranda Vecchio.
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How local Indigenous longshoremen founded Vancouver's first workers union

How local Indigenous longshoremen founded Vancouver's first workers union

As Labour Day approaches, it marks an opportune moment to reflect on the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nation-founded Bows and Arrows union.
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Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.
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Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Here's what to do when you see a bat and when to act.
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BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

Avoid personal details and leave out info on your child's school if you plan to post a "first day" photo to social media, the Better Business Bureau suggests.
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B.C. court upholds driver's cellphone, child seatbelt fines

B.C. court upholds driver's cellphone, child seatbelt fines

Sunyoung Kim wasn't expecting ICBC to levy four points against her licence for the offences.
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