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Baldrey: What's that smell? Smoke coming out of B.C. Opposition parties' ears?

Baldrey: What's that smell? Smoke coming out of B.C. Opposition parties' ears?

The NDP government’s move to cut off debate on key housing legislation in the fall sitting was not new. Other parties of multiple political stripes have done it before.
New West rolling out the red carpet as 'Phillip Fever' hits the city

New West rolling out the red carpet as 'Phillip Fever' hits the city

New Westminster readying to host The Price is Right contestant Phillip Fitzgerald and give him a trip he’ll never forget
New West café serves up holiday cheer to seniors - with help from the community

New West café serves up holiday cheer to seniors - with help from the community

Creating joy: Café owner's seeks community support to serve Christmas dinner to New Westminster seniors
Why a mom-preneur started a kid-friendly café on the Burnaby-New West border

Why a mom-preneur started a kid-friendly café on the Burnaby-New West border

Xanat Guiot, a mother of two, has opened a unique coffee shop where parents can enjoy each other's company while their young kids develop their motor skills.
Minter: Winter flowering shrubs are treasures for all

Minter: Winter flowering shrubs are treasures for all

Master gardener Brian Minter says adding shrubs, and its plentiful colours, can provide comfort on greyer days this season.
New West the launching point for this B.C. writer's new self-help novel

New West the launching point for this B.C. writer's new self-help novel

Award-winning author Chelene Knight will be at Wildfires Bookshop in the new year to debut her fourth book, which focuses on helping creatives find joy.
New West is one of Canada's top 20 most livable cities: report

New West is one of Canada's top 20 most livable cities: report

New Westminster is also a great place to raise kids and start up a business, according to "The Globe and Mail's" annual report for 2023.
Swifties, rejoice: Here is New West's 'Spotify Wrapped' for 2023

Swifties, rejoice: Here is New West's 'Spotify Wrapped' for 2023

New Westminster listeners were big on Taylor Swift this year as a result of her Eras Tour concert and documentary.
Why don't more B.C. schools have life-saving defibrillators?

Why don't more B.C. schools have life-saving defibrillators?

There is no legislated requirement to provide AEDs in K-12 schools in B.C.
Column: Budget update proves government isn't serious about federal finances

Column: Budget update proves government isn't serious about federal finances

Put down the credit card and pick up some scissors, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's best suggestion for Ottawa.
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