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New West police asked people about terrible traffic. They got an earful

New West police asked people about terrible traffic. They got an earful

The other day, the New Westminster Police Department issued a Twitter question. It was a simple one: “We have a traffic question #NewWest . What would you like enforced? Where? What kind of enforcement? We want to hear from you.
Nearly half of Canadians say they spend faster than they earn, survey finds

Nearly half of Canadians say they spend faster than they earn, survey finds

A new survey finds that the overwhelming majority of Canadians say that the average household carries too much debit, while two-in-five do not expect to escape debt in their lifetime.
New West arts luminaries earn Platinum Award honours

New West arts luminaries earn Platinum Award honours

Some of the New Westminster arts scene’s brightest lights were in the spotlight at the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce Platinum Awards gala on Nov. 20.
SkyTrain staff vote 96.8 per cent in favour of job action

SkyTrain staff vote 96.8 per cent in favour of job action

Eight days of mediation are set to help resolve the dispute
New Pattullo Bridge closures announced

New Pattullo Bridge closures announced

The Pattullo Bridge will be closed overnight in one direction from Nov. 24 to Dec. 12 for the continued installation of an early seismic activity and wind warning system.
Dog ‘neglected to death,’ judge says; woman given 12-month suspended sentence

Dog ‘neglected to death,’ judge says; woman given 12-month suspended sentence

DUNCAN — “Why didn’t she just pick up the phone and call the SPCA?” Provincial court Judge Mayland McKimm asked that question Thursday at the sentencing hearing for Melissa Tooshley, a 41-year-old member of the Cowichan Tribes, who pleaded guilty to
B.C. government rolls out more funding for student mental health programs

B.C. government rolls out more funding for student mental health programs

More funding has been provided to B.C. schools for student mental health programs to ensure youth across the province have the right support when they need it. The B.C.
New West cops no longer actively considering body cameras

New West cops no longer actively considering body cameras

The New Westminster Police Department is no longer actively considering using body-worn cameras on its officers, despite five-year-old comments from a former chief that the technology was “inevitable.
Union representing Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers agrees to mediation

Union representing Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers agrees to mediation

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company and CUPE 7000, the union representing 900 SkyTrain workers, have agreed to mediation beginning next week.
ICBC urges drivers to prepare for winter before snow hits Vancouver next week

ICBC urges drivers to prepare for winter before snow hits Vancouver next week

With winter on the way, the experts at ICBC offer up tips for dashing, not crashing, through the snow