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Minter: Forcing bulbs — an age-old tradition made new

Minter: Forcing bulbs — an age-old tradition made new

Master gardener Brian Minter: Being able to enjoy spring flowers on a windowsill in January is a real spirit lifter.
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Letter: Improving poverty rates in New West begins by understanding the population

Letter: Improving poverty rates in New West begins by understanding the population

November is Financial Literacy Month: This New West nonprofit offers financial empowerment programs to help residents
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Is safer supply safe? Critics say it hooks new users; others argue it saves lives

Is safer supply safe? Critics say it hooks new users; others argue it saves lives

The controversy around giving drug users prescribed alternative drugs like hydromorphone amped up when a B.C. Coroners Service death review panel recommended opening the program up to those without prescriptions.
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Les Leyne: An appointed premier readies for his first election

Les Leyne: An appointed premier readies for his first election

After a year as an appointed premier, B.C. Premier David Eby won a 93 per cent approval rating from NDP delegates on Saturday. Now he has 11 months — at most — to prepare for an election.
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Music ensemble with an out-of-this-world New West connection coming to Coquitlam

Music ensemble with an out-of-this-world New West connection coming to Coquitlam

New West astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk famously brought two CDs of Quartetto Gelato to space in 1997.
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BBB: Nab the best Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals with five quick tips

BBB: Nab the best Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals with five quick tips

Price check, watch out for false advertising and double check the return policies, business experts advise.
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Experience the festive vibe at New West Farmers Market’s holiday event

Experience the festive vibe at New West Farmers Market’s holiday event

Save the date: New West Farmers Market spread cheer at holiday market featuring 90 vendors, music and more
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Photo of all-women Saanich police shift sends 'inspiring message,' says chief

Photo of all-women Saanich police shift sends 'inspiring message,' says chief

Chief Dean Duthie says the department, which currently has just under 30 per cent women officers, hopes to reach 50 per cent
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Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Despite public calls to defund the police in 2020, the budgets of Canadian police forces have continued to rise.
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B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

One Vancouver Central Homestay owner alleges the other, a paralegal, has admitted to a gambling addiction.
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