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Vancouver Men's Chorus brings drag show fun to New Westminster

Vancouver Men's Chorus brings drag show fun to New Westminster

The choir's Singing Can Be a Drag 2020 fundraiser is onstage at the Anvil Centre Theatre for two shows on March 14
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Online petition calls for public washrooms in New West

Online petition calls for public washrooms in New West

An online petition is calling for the public washrooms to be installed in New Westminster. The New West-based CAT Peer Network has created a petition urging civic leaders to install publically accessible washrooms in New Westminster.
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Two more ride-hailing companies get the green light to hit B.C. roads

Two more ride-hailing companies get the green light to hit B.C. roads

Apt Rides plans to target Vancouver and the North Shore
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‘Now is the time for tolerance’: B.C. coronavirus statement

‘Now is the time for tolerance’: B.C. coronavirus statement

A plea for tolerance in reacting to the coronavirus has been issued by the province’s top government health officials. Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.
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B.C. adds 3,400 jobs in January, but snowy weather hurts workers

B.C. adds 3,400 jobs in January, but snowy weather hurts workers

What happened: B.C.’s unemployment rate fell notably last month, while the province added jobs to the workforce Why it matters: The West Coast had been on a losing skid throughout much of 2019 B.C.
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UPDATED: Judge chides City of Surrey, halts ticketing of Uber vehicles

UPDATED: Judge chides City of Surrey, halts ticketing of Uber vehicles

City must pay company's court costs, judge rules
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Wind warning issued for Metro Vancouver

Wind warning issued for Metro Vancouver

Winds of up to 70 km/h are expected late Friday afternoon
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City of Surrey lawyer downplays Mayor Doug McCallum’s role in fining Uber

City of Surrey lawyer downplays Mayor Doug McCallum’s role in fining Uber

Councillor Linda Annis says bylaw officers didn’t craft a ticketing campaign against Uber drivers on their own
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ICBC premiums to drop by about 20 per cent with new legislation

ICBC premiums to drop by about 20 per cent with new legislation

The plan will remove $1.5 billion in costs from ICBC operations, described by the province as a 'significant overhaul'
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Coronavirus: Two more people tested positive in Vancouver Coastal Health region

Coronavirus: Two more people tested positive in Vancouver Coastal Health region

Four people in the area are now confirmed as having the virus, which has killed 566 people, mostly in China
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