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New Westminster is changing up its advisory committee

New Westminster is changing up its advisory committee

The City of New Westminster is implementing a massive overhaul to its advisory committees – and there could be more changes to come.
Ride-hailing’s rough road ahead in B.C.

Ride-hailing’s rough road ahead in B.C.

Riders likely facing long waits, higher-than-expected prices, say ride-hailing companies
B.C. ride-hailing firms target niche markets to compete with Uber and Lyft

B.C. ride-hailing firms target niche markets to compete with Uber and Lyft

Ride-hailing giants such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. appear poised to seize on their respective statuses as incumbents when these services hit B.C. streets.
New West mayor rules out union's idea of scaling back transit expansion

New West mayor rules out union's idea of scaling back transit expansion

New Westminster Mayor and Mayors’ Council Chair Jonathan Coté says the idea of cutting back on transit expansion is “off the table.
Elizabeth May steps down as Green Party leader

Elizabeth May steps down as Green Party leader

Elizabeth May announced Monday she is stepping down as the leader of Canada’s Green Party. At a press conference held this morning, May indicated she is appointing deputy leader Jo-Ann Roberts as her successor.
New West now has new places to drop off 'unloved' clothing

New West now has new places to drop off 'unloved' clothing

Residents of Burnaby and New Westminster now have a convenient way to drop off their old or “unloved” clothing items, which currently comprise approximately five per cent of the region’s municipal solid waste.
Don't go viral, New Westminster; get a flu shot!: Fraser Health

Don't go viral, New Westminster; get a flu shot!: Fraser Health

Going viral isn’t cool, not when it comes to the flu. That’s the message the Fraser Health Authority is hoping to get out this flu season.
Calling all young LGBTQ leaders

Calling all young LGBTQ leaders

SHER Vancouver is now accepting applications for the January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award
UPDATE: New West woman last seen in North Van has been found

UPDATE: New West woman last seen in North Van has been found

UPDATE: Danielle Fayant has now been found, police say. ORIGINAL: The New Westminster Police Department is seeking help finidng 44-year-old resident Danielle Fayant. Fayant was last seen at a pub in North Vancouver on Oct. 28 at about 8 p.m.
MEMORY LANE: Veteran turned the Canada of his dreams into a reality

MEMORY LANE: Veteran turned the Canada of his dreams into a reality

On Remembrance Day this year, picture Canada re-created in all its vastness in brown construction paper.