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New West firefighters contain highrise blaze to a single suite

New West firefighters contain highrise blaze to a single suite

One person transported to hospital after fire breaks out in downtown New Westminster highrise
B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

"Currently, the province regulates where people can smoke tobacco, drink alcohol and use cannabis, but does not have rules about public use of other controlled substances," the resolution said.
Man once charged for breaching multiple probations in New West wanted

Man once charged for breaching multiple probations in New West wanted

Have you seen Timothy Dale Bronyk? He's wanted for five counts of breach of release order, as well as assault and flight from police.
How 5G might soon improve Metro Vancouver traffic flows

How 5G might soon improve Metro Vancouver traffic flows

Recent UBC study shows how smarter traffic can reduce wait times for pedestrians and cut carbon emissions
Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Local governments recognize urgent need to address the opioid crisis and support decriminalization
Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge said system needed as B.C. faces more disasters and emergencies.
Letter: Would New West residents be safer in a 'Pollyanna La-La Land'?

Letter: Would New West residents be safer in a 'Pollyanna La-La Land'?

"Keep sending out those media communications, NWPD. Knowledge is power."
Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C. housing availability: study

Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C. housing availability: study

Explosive growth in short-term rentals is having major impacts on rents and availability.
'No space for hate': New Westminster DPAC adds voice to SOGI support

'No space for hate': New Westminster DPAC adds voice to SOGI support

Protests and counter-protests are taking place across the country today.
Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Provincial government affordable housing cuts left 600,000-unit deficit, delegates told.