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B.C. city planners en route to densifying single-family home neighbourhoods

B.C. city planners en route to densifying single-family home neighbourhoods

A B.C. government plan to impose zoning policies on municipalities aims to densify detached-home neighbourhoods across the province. But many cities are already on their way to doing so.
B.C.'s short-term rental policies on track, issues with enforcement remain

B.C.'s short-term rental policies on track, issues with enforcement remain

Different municipalities have different economic needs, making it difficult to implement provincewide regulations
New West student stars in The Fantasticks on White Rock stage

New West student stars in The Fantasticks on White Rock stage

The White Rock Players' Club brings the musical to the stage April 12 to 30.
Local First Nation wildlife experts share their environmental beliefs

Local First Nation wildlife experts share their environmental beliefs

For West Moberly First Nations former chief, following a holistic ecosystem approach is crucial to preserve a conventional way of life in the modern scientific world.
Opinion: The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis

Opinion: The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis

The federal government should make the grocery rebate permanent by adding it to the GST/HST credit.
Doctor behind cross-border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia

Doctor behind cross-border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia

BEDFORD, NOVA SCOTIA — The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia has suspended a doctor it says was responsible for thousands of prescriptions of the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic that were mailed to Americans by two British Col
This week in New West history: Colony loses a pioneer minister

This week in New West history: Colony loses a pioneer minister

Rev. Edward White had helped New Westminster battle valiantly "against the combined attacks of mosquitoes, croakers and Victorians."
Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge

Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge

VANCOUVER — The doctor who led a legal challenge over a patient’s right to pay for private medical care says a decision by Canada's top court not to hear an appeal means long wait times have been "forcibly embedded" into the medicare system. Dr.
Hot off the oven: Ukrainian Easter bread fills up shelves at this local bakery

Hot off the oven: Ukrainian Easter bread fills up shelves at this local bakery

A New West bakery brings back its traditional Ukrainian festive bread to sweeten up your Easter
Finding their way: Ukrainian hairstylists make fresh start

Finding their way: Ukrainian hairstylists make fresh start

Two hairstylists from Kyiv share their stories in New Westminster as they worry about family and friends back home.