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Birth control users finding limitations in province's coverage, but equivalents are available

Birth control users finding limitations in province's coverage, but equivalents are available

A couple of weeks after B.C. became the first province to make prescription birth control free, some people are surprised to find they still have to pay for their prescriptions or need to switch to an equivalent medication.
Grab some popcorn and catch a ‘sweet’ movie at New West’s Landmark cinemas

Grab some popcorn and catch a ‘sweet’ movie at New West’s Landmark cinemas

Did someone say a free movie?
Here's what's on at summer school in New Westminster

Here's what's on at summer school in New Westminster

Learning through nature? Check. Making a movie? Check. Your kids can explore a host of options in SD40's summer programs.
Enjoy a weekend at New Westminster's newest community market

Enjoy a weekend at New Westminster's newest community market

Mark April 22 and 23 on your calendar for this free admission community market that reunites local vendors, artists, makers and their creations.
Missing woman has been found, say North Vancouver RCMP

Missing woman has been found, say North Vancouver RCMP

The missing woman was found April 16, North Vancouver police say
Renovations begin to create classrooms at Qayqayt school in New West

Renovations begin to create classrooms at Qayqayt school in New West

Turning former community space into classrooms is one way for School District 40 to cope with an overcrowding crisis.
Letter: Old-timers need to stop 'gatekeeping' New Westminster

Letter: Old-timers need to stop 'gatekeeping' New Westminster

"I, for one, welcome more neighbours and more people to live, work, and play in this great city."
Researchers want Health Canada to post updated data on effects of drinking alcohol

Researchers want Health Canada to post updated data on effects of drinking alcohol

Researchers behind the latest guidance on drinking alcohol want Health Canada to update findings on its website to inform the public about safe levels of consumption.
Letter: If you're longing for New West's past, you're missing the big picture

Letter: If you're longing for New West's past, you're missing the big picture

"If we want to build a safer, healthier and more sustainable community, we must prioritize moving people over moving cars."
B.C. bear breaks into car to drink nearly six cases of pop

B.C. bear breaks into car to drink nearly six cases of pop

The bear drank 69 of the 72 cans of pop, leaving behind three diet pops. (It seemed to prefer Orange Crush.)