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Premier says he had no choice but to oust Parksville-Qualicum MLA from NDP caucus

Premier says he had no choice but to oust Parksville-Qualicum MLA from NDP caucus

Premier David Eby said that the decision was made after an internal investigation following a human resources complaint.
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New West explores income-based hydro rates for low-Income residents

New West explores income-based hydro rates for low-Income residents

Exploring a two-tiered fee structure for equitable power rates in New Westminster
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Letter: Don't limit what I'm allowed to read about New West

Letter: Don't limit what I'm allowed to read about New West

Police press releases serve a purpose, this writer says.
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Opinion: International students are not to blame for Canada's housing crisis

Opinion: International students are not to blame for Canada's housing crisis

International students frequently face challenges finding suitable places to live. Instead of blaming them, the government should be helping them.
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Crimes against people and property up in New Westminster

Crimes against people and property up in New Westminster

Assaults and robberies on the rise in downtown New West – but weapons and mental health calls drop
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Strangers in spectacular spy-hopping whale snap all identified

Strangers in spectacular spy-hopping whale snap all identified

The five people had an up-close encounter with an orca named Kye.
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Baldrey: Now with 2 MLAs, B.C. Conservatives have a 'much higher profile'

Baldrey: Now with 2 MLAs, B.C. Conservatives have a 'much higher profile'

Bruce Banman's decision to join the B.C. Conservatives starts a call back to the 1996 provincial election. Here's what that could mean for voters.
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Grocery CEOs meet with federal ministers, agree to work to stabilize food prices

Grocery CEOs meet with federal ministers, agree to work to stabilize food prices

OTTAWA — Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains have agreed to work with the federal government on stabilizing prices, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Monday, but few details have been divulged about how that will be
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Rain, possible thunderstorm on the way to New West

Rain, possible thunderstorm on the way to New West

Pull out that raincoat — you just might need it.
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B.C. legislation on drug use in children's areas coming soon

B.C. legislation on drug use in children's areas coming soon

People are also concerned about drug use at transit stops used by children, youth and seniors.
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