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What’s happening in New West in April?

What’s happening in New West in April?

Easter fun, markets and sales, and entertainment galore will keep New Westies on the go this month
Vancouver hit peak unaffordability in late 2022 — and set a Canadian record, too

Vancouver hit peak unaffordability in late 2022 — and set a Canadian record, too

The city's measure for affordability hit a nation-wide record: RBC
Former premier John Horgan officially resigns as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca

Former premier John Horgan officially resigns as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca

As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.
Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

OTTAWA — Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the government's plans for pharmacare are moving forward, but experts who study government drug plans suggest the Liberals may have lost the political will to take bold steps toward a national program.
Ditch TikTok app on cellphones, UBC advises students

Ditch TikTok app on cellphones, UBC advises students

Concerns are being raised about the platform's security and privacy.
Get your Easter baking at this popular New Westminster sale

Get your Easter baking at this popular New Westminster sale

You can find paskas, perogies and much, much more.
Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

B.C. government reviewing whether it will peg its minimum wage to inflation, as like the federal government, via legislation
Opinion: Expanded transit will secure affordability, livability in New West

Opinion: Expanded transit will secure affordability, livability in New West

New investment, long-term funding needed to keep public transportation reliable, says New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone.
Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Canada's Standing Committee on Natural Resources has passed a motion to investigate the ownership structure and business relations of Paper Excellence, a pulp and paper company based in Richmond, B.C.