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'A hell of a choice': Patients left frustrated amid delays to access assisted dying

'A hell of a choice': Patients left frustrated amid delays to access assisted dying

The 82-year-old says he wants that suffering to end. He wants to do it legally, painlessly, in a way that respects his loved ones.
Purple Light Nights: New West vigil for domestic violence awareness

Purple Light Nights: New West vigil for domestic violence awareness

Light your home in purple, and turn out to city hall on April 17.
Top New West spots for your next board game sesh

Top New West spots for your next board game sesh

New West locales where you can play board games while noshing on pizza, swigging beer or petting pups
How to prevent parasites, parvovirus, and other common illnesses affecting dogs

How to prevent parasites, parvovirus, and other common illnesses affecting dogs

To best care for our dogs, it is important that we keep an eye on their health.
Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and high winds over holiday weekend in B.C.

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and high winds over holiday weekend in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says several regions in British Columbia should brace for high winds and heavy rainfall this holiday weekend, warning of possible flooding and power outages as a pair of weather systems flow towards the South Coast.
Book launch: New West author celebrates the beauty of West Coast in new book

Book launch: New West author celebrates the beauty of West Coast in new book

Local author and poet Cynthia Sharp will launch her newest book, 'Ordinary Light,' on Earth Day, which focuses on the beauty of nature and its protection.
New West favourites lead Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces food and beverage program

New West favourites lead Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces food and beverage program

Did you miss Coming Home Cafe? Fret not, for it returns to New West.
Immigration targets and housing plans in B.C. are not aligned, experts warn

Immigration targets and housing plans in B.C. are not aligned, experts warn

Canada's effort to build new housing for new residents has slowly declined over the past 20 years, says migration expert.
Les Leyne: Time for housing starts, not housing talk

Les Leyne: Time for housing starts, not housing talk

A new version of the NDP’s housing policy was ordered because the first multi-billion dollar version hasn’t made enough progress in alleviating the crisis
Reader comment: New Westies' thoughts about bike lanes, wasted energy, city hall and more

Reader comment: New Westies' thoughts about bike lanes, wasted energy, city hall and more

Kudos and kvetches from New West Record readers.