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Sex assault ‘unfounded’ rate climbs in New West despite policy change

Sex assault ‘unfounded’ rate climbs in New West despite policy change

Policy change, affecting which reports are classified as founded or unfounded, was expected to lower unfounded rates
New West urged to convert roads to other uses

New West urged to convert roads to other uses

Force of Alliance calls for car-free streets in uptown and downtown
Adrian Raeside cartoon: In search of a leader for the B.C. Green Party

Adrian Raeside cartoon: In search of a leader for the B.C. Green Party

Andrew Weaver announced in October that he was resigning as leader of the B.C. Green Party, but would stay on until a new leader is chosen. He would remain as MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head.
New West hospital announces $1.5M donation for ER equipment

New West hospital announces $1.5M donation for ER equipment

A businessperson is calling on others in the private sector to contribute to local health care after his foundation donated $1.5 million to the Royal Columbian Hospital’s ER renovations.
Chinese coronavirus update: YVR adds screening question and signage

Chinese coronavirus update: YVR adds screening question and signage

Canadian officials at three airports, including Vancouver, have added an extra screening question and signage in a bid to keeping a watch on the spread of the coronavirus disease from China.
New Westminster Fire and Rescue hiring new recruits

New Westminster Fire and Rescue hiring new recruits

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services is looking for some “highly motivated and adaptable individuals” to fill some vacancies in the fire department.
OPINION: Here’s to all our favourite teachers who made a difference

OPINION: Here’s to all our favourite teachers who made a difference

Human connection and inspiration common threads among influential educators
Authorities investigate suspicious fire in New West

Authorities investigate suspicious fire in New West

A suspicious late-night fire in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood is under investigation by police and fire officials.
New West school board to vote on 2% raise, rule change on trustee pay

New West school board to vote on 2% raise, rule change on trustee pay

The New Westminster school board is set to consider roughly 2% raises for themselves, while also reviewing a policy that automatically gives trustees raises based on inflation.
UPDATE: New West cutting power to repair 10th Ave. pole hit by SUV

UPDATE: New West cutting power to repair 10th Ave. pole hit by SUV

UPDATE: The City of New Westminster said in a tweet it will be cutting power to the area around 10th Avenue east of McBride Boulevard after an SUV crashed into a power pole.