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$200-million deal for four more electric-hybrid ferries

$200-million deal for four more electric-hybrid ferries

Damen Shipyards Group of the Netherlands has won a contract to build four more electric-hybrid ferries for BC Ferries that will be identical to two vessels that Damen just completed for the ferry corporation.
New West sports and arts groups get gaming funds

New West sports and arts groups get gaming funds

Local arts and sports organizations are getting a helping hand from the provincial government. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has announced that more than 700 not-for- profit organizations throughout the province are receiving approximately $18.
Some New West bus routes are being disrupted Friday by job action

Some New West bus routes are being disrupted Friday by job action

A series of New Westminster bus routes – including one in Queensborough – are being disrupted today (Friday) due to job action by bus drivers.
Free Remembrance Day transit for vets, others in public service

Free Remembrance Day transit for vets, others in public service

Free rides to will be offered to vets, current members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police officers, firefighters, coast guard officers, BC Ambulance paramedics and Department of Fisheries and Oceans officers
I talked with my grandmother about the Second World War (VIDEO)

I talked with my grandmother about the Second World War (VIDEO)

Vancouver Courier editor’s grandmother, at age 93, recalled growing up in England and serving during the war
Feast on the Fraser cancelled for 2019

Feast on the Fraser cancelled for 2019

If you were planning to attend Feast on the Fraser, you’ll have to wait till next year.
New West to eliminate interment fees for children

New West to eliminate interment fees for children

New Westminster is eliminating interment fees for children and infants for local residents. Council recently received a report regarding proposed changes to various user fees and rates.
Sun Commercial’s Richmond Ice Centre sold to city for $32 million

Sun Commercial’s Richmond Ice Centre sold to city for $32 million

Property was transferred to new investors in 2015 for a premium price, but just four years later they still realized a significant profit

Shelters, supportive housing don't hurt land values, says study

The construction of shelters and supportive housing doesn't have a negative impact on surrounding land values, according to the summary of a new BC Housing study.
‘Our last resort’: Plea for donations to fund B.C. cop’s brain cancer surgery in U.S.

‘Our last resort’: Plea for donations to fund B.C. cop’s brain cancer surgery in U.S.

Ryan Masales served with the Vancouver and Abbotsford police departments