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Invasive species: Could herds of wild pigs spread into Metro Vancouver?

Invasive species: Could herds of wild pigs spread into Metro Vancouver?

Wild pigs are hardier and craftier than you might think.
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Lawsuit claims New Westminster teacher sexual abuse

Lawsuit claims New Westminster teacher sexual abuse

The plaintiff's anonymized claim said she was struggling with math and that the teacher had been privately tutoring her with the school district's knowledge.
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MLAs hosting telephone town hall with premier for New West and Burnaby

MLAs hosting telephone town hall with premier for New West and Burnaby

New Westminster’s two MLAs joining forces with a Burnaby MLA and Premier David Eby on April 29 telephone town hall meeting to hear from constituents.
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Peregrine falcons laced with banned chemicals, find Canadian scientists

Peregrine falcons laced with banned chemicals, find Canadian scientists

The fastest animal on the planet, peregrine falcons can't seem to escape contamination from banned toxic flame retardants, a new study has found.
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Letter: Deny parole for Robert Pickton, Metro Vancouver mayors plead

Letter: Deny parole for Robert Pickton, Metro Vancouver mayors plead

A dozen Metro Vancouver mayors believe granting parole would "undermine" Canada's justice system, as well as the healing process of the victims' families.
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B.C. manslaughter accused to have bail hearing

B.C. manslaughter accused to have bail hearing

Dillon Robert Goth is charged with manslaughter in the 2023 death of Jason Robert St. Anne.
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New West filming update: 40 permits and 53 days of filming in 2023

New West filming update: 40 permits and 53 days of filming in 2023

New Westminster expects 2024 to be a better year for filming after strikes and construction limited film days in 2023.
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Do you have thoughts on parks and rec offerings in New Westminster?

Do you have thoughts on parks and rec offerings in New Westminster?

Pop-ups and an online survey are among the ways folks in New West can provide input into the city’s new parks and recreation plan.
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Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes

Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition leader says community safety should come before protection of privacy rights for dangerous people.
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Feeling hesitant to text an old friend? New research says you're not alone

Feeling hesitant to text an old friend? New research says you're not alone

SFU study co-author Lara Aknin delves into the reluctance to reach out to past connections.
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