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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.”
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
School district seeks $3M for NWSS cooling project

School district seeks $3M for NWSS cooling project

The school suffered in last year's heat wave — but relief may be on the horizon.
Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Mayors from Burnaby and Surrey were ready to accept a combined $138 million to fund an acceleration of housing permits and new affordable housing projects until the federal housing minister kiboshed those plans.
B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care

B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care

Funds will be split between the Canadian Cancer Society and Hope Air to expand their programs.
Photos: Anti-TMX protesters stage climate event at New West overpass

Photos: Anti-TMX protesters stage climate event at New West overpass

Watch for banners during this afternoon's commute.