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New West businesses and citizens awarded for community excellence

New West businesses and citizens awarded for community excellence

The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and Douglas College are shining a spotlight on outstanding local businesses and citizens.
Frosty weather: Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of flurries next week

Frosty weather: Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of flurries next week

Looks like the Lower Mainland could get an early taste of winter next week. Environment Canada is calling for sunshine and a high of 9°C on Thursday, however, the temperature is expected to drop down to a chilly 1°C overnight.
New West changes times for public hearings

New West changes times for public hearings

New time limits for council and delegations being considered
UPDATE: missing teen has been located

UPDATE: missing teen has been located

The New Westminster Police Department says a missing 15-year-old has now been found. The teen was last seen at approximately 2:30 p.m. near the 200 block of Dawe Street in New Westminster.
Province launches anti-racism network

Province launches anti-racism network

North Delta MLA Ravi Kahlon helped spearhead new program
Petition grows to save New West recycling depot

Petition grows to save New West recycling depot

Nearly 850 people have signed a petition urging the city not to trash its recycling depot. The online petition is asking the city to halt its plans to close the recycling depot and to embark on a more thorough consultation with residents.
You might be able to see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver tonight

You might be able to see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver tonight

One of mother nature’s most dazzling astral displays might be visible from the Lower Mainland tonight. According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks , auroral activity will be active on Wednesday.
Union announces full shutdown of Metro Vancouver buses over 3 days next week

Union announces full shutdown of Metro Vancouver buses over 3 days next week

Unifor has announced a full shutdown of buses and Seabus operations in the TransLink region for three days next week, as workers hit the picket lines.
‘Me too’: Only one out of every 20 women report non-spousal sex assault to police

‘Me too’: Only one out of every 20 women report non-spousal sex assault to police

“Behind every woman who reports a non-spousal sexual assault are nineteen women who don’t.” A powerful image depicting a woman who has experienced non-spousal sexual assault has been put up around Vancouver to show the need for survivor support.
Here are some green Christmas gifts for any gardener

Here are some green Christmas gifts for any gardener

There are a lot of things that a gardener might wish for, which you are not able to give, during the holidays. Perfect weather, ideal soils, 100% germination and a permanent solution for the neighbourhood squirrels.