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Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

BC Liquor Distribution Branch says it’s not possible to confirm what level of price increase consumers may or may not see.
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Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Globally, the composition of fragrance mixtures is considered proprietary information.
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Opinion: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Opinion: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

The bottled water industry can undermine progress of projects aimed at creating safe-water systems for all, by redirecting attention to a less reliable, less affordable option.
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Opinion: 'Salam, Ramadan Mubarak!': 4 ways schools can bring Ramadan into the classroom

Opinion: 'Salam, Ramadan Mubarak!': 4 ways schools can bring Ramadan into the classroom

Educators in public schools can develop the identities of Muslim students and create a positive school culture during Ramadan by fostering community partnerships in introducing school activities.
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What vehicles are targeted for catalytic converter theft in New West?

What vehicles are targeted for catalytic converter theft in New West?

If you drive these vehicles, you have a greater risk of having your catalytic converter stolen
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Revel in 153 years of tradition: New Westminster May Day returns

Revel in 153 years of tradition: New Westminster May Day returns

New Westminster's 153rd May Day returns to Queen's Park on May 27 – and you can get involved
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'You're a child': B.C. councillor takes gavel from mayor in heated council meeting

'You're a child': B.C. councillor takes gavel from mayor in heated council meeting

"This was by far my worst day in local government in the last five years."
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This local club has collected a 1,000 ‘exquisite corpses’

This local club has collected a 1,000 ‘exquisite corpses’

What’s with the weird monsters at the New WestMonster Social Club?
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B.C. tackles vet shortage by doubling veterinary school seats

B.C. tackles vet shortage by doubling veterinary school seats

More B.C. students will now be able to become veterinarians each year with the permanent change.
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New West Family Place works to welcome families to its new home

New West Family Place works to welcome families to its new home

Family Place gets a helping hand from the city and from a “generous” donor to set up in new downtown space
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