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'Looks so realistic': Meet the artist who creates life-sized whales made of snow

'Looks so realistic': Meet the artist who creates life-sized whales made of snow

He spent seven hours perfecting the whale to make it look as lifelike as possible.
New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone: “It’s going to be a busy year.”

New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone: “It’s going to be a busy year.”

The launch of the three-crises pilot project and the opening of the new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre are among the 2024 happenings in New West.
'I just love swimming': 99-year-old sets three world records in single day

'I just love swimming': 99-year-old sets three world records in single day

Betty Brussel set the records in the 100- to 104-age category at the Commonwealth Pool
Provincial ministers denounce 'disrespectful statements and death threats' toward shíshálh Nation

Provincial ministers denounce 'disrespectful statements and death threats' toward shíshálh Nation

'We extend our sympathies to those affected by the threats and we affirm our support to all members of shíshálh Nation,' reads a joint statement from the Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin and lhe hiwus yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe).
B.C. lawyer suspended after mistakenly using elderly couple's cash

B.C. lawyer suspended after mistakenly using elderly couple's cash

Lawyer David Schaeffer withdrew $9,903 from the couple's accounts in 33 separate withdrawals after he says he mixed up his debit cards.
Has an exodus of B.C. residents lowered Metro Vancouver rent prices?

Has an exodus of B.C. residents lowered Metro Vancouver rent prices?

Rental prices in Vancouver did not slow down just because some of its locals left.
Retirement beckons for longtime employee of Century House in New West

Retirement beckons for longtime employee of Century House in New West

Shelly Schnee: Bidding farewell to Century House in New West and saying hello to retirement.
'Bloodied and beaten': Crown seeks nine years for B.C. home invasion

'Bloodied and beaten': Crown seeks nine years for B.C. home invasion

John Doe, 37, sat with his head down as one of his victims told him how his cowardice has impacted her life.
B.C. English instructor who called Hamas attack 'brilliant' no longer employed by college

B.C. English instructor who called Hamas attack 'brilliant' no longer employed by college

The Langara College instructor had been reinstated after making remarks at an off-campus event in October.
Will SkyTrains be impacted in transit strike? Hearings scheduled with union

Will SkyTrains be impacted in transit strike? Hearings scheduled with union

If an agreement is not reached by 12:01 a.m. Feb. 3, members will be withdrawing services for 72 hours.