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New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks

New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks

The province’s fall COVID-19 and flu-shot campaign is set to roll out.
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End in sight? Repairs continue at popular Othello Tunnels

End in sight? Repairs continue at popular Othello Tunnels

The Othello Tunnels were damaged during the November 2021 storms.
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B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
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School squeeze: New West school district eyes short-term capacity solutions

School squeeze: New West school district eyes short-term capacity solutions

Timetable changes at NWSS will be one of the ideas coming to the school board for discussion in October.
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New West councillors hosting a crime and public safety forum

New West councillors hosting a crime and public safety forum

New Westminster townhall forum: “There is an interest in us raising the issue of crime and safety in our community.”
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Suspended B.C. midwife communicated with patients by phone, text

Suspended B.C. midwife communicated with patients by phone, text

A Chilliwack midwife used ultrasounds for newborn baby procedures outside the scope of her practice, college finds.
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Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.

Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.

Physician assistants, who work under the supervision of doctors, are already licensed to practise in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.
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B.C. sex offender’s child no-contact condition relaxed

B.C. sex offender’s child no-contact condition relaxed

Trenton Clifford Jonathan Adams admitted to possessing 357 images and five videos depicting child pornography.
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What’s happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for Sept. 29 to Oct. 1

What’s happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for Sept. 29 to Oct. 1

New Westminster celebrates National Truth and Reconciliation Day – but the Zombies, art and more offerings are also part of this weekend’s plans
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RCMP say 'clear case of mass amnesia' in removal of firefighting equipment

RCMP say 'clear case of mass amnesia' in removal of firefighting equipment

All involved "pointed the finger at the others," police say.
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