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B.C.’s clogged court system putting access to justice at risk

B.C.’s clogged court system putting access to justice at risk

Courts are short judges, slow to adopt technologies and require in-person attendance – hiking costs for clients
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Free beds added at Surrey treatment facility for young B.C. men with severe drug addictions

Free beds added at Surrey treatment facility for young B.C. men with severe drug addictions

The Phoenix Society opened in May to serve men from throughout the province age 17 to 24 with severe and high-risk substance-use and mental health-care needs
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New West rents among the fastest-rising in Canada: report

New West rents among the fastest-rising in Canada: report

Average asking rents are still lower in New West than in neighbouring municipalities — but they’re climbing faster.
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Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan

Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan

"Canada really has to decide at this point if it wants wild Pacific salmon or if it wants this dirty, harmful industry. It can't have both," said Tony Allard, founder of Wild Salmon Forever/Wild First.
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B.C. prisoners find purpose through 'extremely impactful' doggy daycare program

B.C. prisoners find purpose through 'extremely impactful' doggy daycare program

The inmates take care of the dogs while their owners are away or at work. More than 400 inmates at the Fraser Valley Institution have been part of the initiative.
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Financial report receives "five stars" from New West city council

Financial report receives "five stars" from New West city council

Capital budget adjusted to reflect $6 million increase to Massey Theatre renovation
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More than a third of Canadians believe in astrology, according to survey

More than a third of Canadians believe in astrology, according to survey

Many Canadians – especially younger ones – look to the skies and believe they offer observations about life
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Letter: New Westminster needs to 'adapt and evolve'

Letter: New Westminster needs to 'adapt and evolve'

Kudos to the students leading the charge for a 15-minute city.
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Opinion: Development for whom? New West's housing conversation needs to include everyone

Opinion: Development for whom? New West's housing conversation needs to include everyone

Who gets to benefit from new density — and who's being left out?
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California fire insurance woes a 'cautionary tale' for B.C.

California fire insurance woes a 'cautionary tale' for B.C.

U.S. insurance companies are abandoning entire states due to growing risk of catastrophe. Experts say Western Canada should pay attention.
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