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New West city hall/Tipperary Park project gets federal funding

New West city hall/Tipperary Park project gets federal funding

Council roundup: Bits and bobs from New Westminster City Hall
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B.C. legal services could become more accessible, cheaper — but lawyers see problems in fix

B.C. legal services could become more accessible, cheaper — but lawyers see problems in fix

Bodies governing lawyers, notaries and paralegals are on board with the concept of a single legal regulator, which can help solve access-to-justice problems in B.C.
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Some Chinese Canadians embrace 'white people food' movement, others are baffled

Some Chinese Canadians embrace 'white people food' movement, others are baffled

Cheese sticks and a bagel. A boiled egg with raw broccoli. A fat ball of burrata cheese sitting atop a pile of green grapes.
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B.C. international students are the new temporary foreign workers, stuck without work in their fields: survey

B.C. international students are the new temporary foreign workers, stuck without work in their fields: survey

The province attracts some of the highest numbers of international students intending to stay in Canada, but has the lowest rate of permanent residency offers.
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Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in New Westminster

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in New Westminster

Margaret’s story: New West-based society shares the story of senior being financially, psychologically and physically abused by family
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Province not being transparent with BC Housing report, watchdog alleges

Province not being transparent with BC Housing report, watchdog alleges

B.C.'s Freedom of Information and Privacy Association says it got a $1,792 fee estimate for freedom of information requests.
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Pedestrians and motorists warned of work on McBride Boulevard in New West

Pedestrians and motorists warned of work on McBride Boulevard in New West

Plan Ahead: Pattullo Bridge replacement project affects McBride Boulevard traffic in New Westminster
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Groundwater pumping sends Earth's pole drifting

Groundwater pumping sends Earth's pole drifting

Humans have pumped out so much groundwater, it has raised sea levels and tilted the Earth's axis, a new study has found.
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‘Goodbye for now’: New West’s Trove Desserts is closing shop this month

‘Goodbye for now’: New West’s Trove Desserts is closing shop this month

It’s your last chance to shop for blondies, cookies and cakes at this gourmet bakery
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Canada's population to surpass 40 million people

Canada's population to surpass 40 million people

"This is an exciting milestone for Canada."
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