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Rescued B.C. seals released in time for Christmas

Rescued B.C. seals released in time for Christmas

The six rescued seals will now get a second chance at life.
Canada to extend life of Metro Vancouver electric trolley buses

Canada to extend life of Metro Vancouver electric trolley buses

$26.6 million from federal, provincial and municipal governments will extend the life of trolley buses in Vancouver and Burnaby
Pedestrian tragedy prompts review of New Westminster's Princess Street

Pedestrian tragedy prompts review of New Westminster's Princess Street

New West examines safety measures on Princess Street following fatal incident
B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

A retired nurse diagnosed with anal cancer has filed a lawsuit against four doctors and a health authority after a delayed cancer diagnosis.
New West police arrest third suspect in April 2023 kidnapping

New West police arrest third suspect in April 2023 kidnapping

New Westminster police “will not rest” until every person involved in kidnapping has been arrested and charged
British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

West Coast residents much more willing to spend $500 or more on gifts this year than other Canadians, according to Research Co. survey
Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are down in B.C., but other respiratory illnesses are on the rise.
U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.
Friction erupts at heavily attended New Westminster council meeting

Friction erupts at heavily attended New Westminster council meeting

New West council will have to wait until January to vote on motion calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Commissioners vote 4-3 against Vancouver mayor’s plan to abolish elected park board

Commissioners vote 4-3 against Vancouver mayor’s plan to abolish elected park board

Brennan Bastyovanszky, Laura Christensen, Scott Jensen, Tom Digby push to stop Ken Sim’s move to scrap board