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New West's Queen Elizabeth Elementary expansion delayed till 2025/26

New West's Queen Elizabeth Elementary expansion delayed till 2025/26

A small school site plus boggy land equals complicated construction.
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One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

FOI records reveal communications around the fire at Winters Hotel – the worst of the 223 fires at SRO hotels in Vancouver last year – that occurred one year ago today, on April 11, 2022
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Letter: Thanks for reporting on life in 'vibrant' New Westminster

Letter: Thanks for reporting on life in 'vibrant' New Westminster

New West is "the most vibrant community in the Lower Mainland," this reader says.
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B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

In a recent decision, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled a dog was not given up temporarily.
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Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Politicians and city planners at a Union of BC Municipalities housing conference this month heard of some tools needed to counter the presence of persistent speculation in the housing market.
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A passion for learning: Meet New Westminster's Science Ninjas

A passion for learning: Meet New Westminster's Science Ninjas

This new video series wants to help teachers bring science to life — through bubbles, slime, flames and more.
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B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

Thomas Eleizegui said the car wash gave him a prompt to back up — so he did, striking the vehicle behind him.
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How ancient humans cared for their pets

How ancient humans cared for their pets

When you think of pets, maybe a picture of a faithful and friendly golden retriever comes to mind, or a soft, purring kitty that curls up beside you on the couch.
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New West tenants aren't on the hook for elevator costs, RTB rules

New West tenants aren't on the hook for elevator costs, RTB rules

Tenants can't be charged extra rent to fund a million-dollar elevator upgrade, an arbitrator has found.
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B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party will officially become known as BC United on Wednesday, a move the party says gives voters 18 months to become familiar with the new name before the 2024 fixed election date.
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