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Meet the rescue dog now living her best life on Instagram (PHOTOS)

Meet the rescue dog now living her best life on Instagram (PHOTOS)

Meet Riley. She’s one of 10 dogs who were rescued by the SPCA in Squamish in 2016, and was adopted in February of 2017. A bearded collie, her human Paul tells us she “is loving life” in and around Yaletown these days. Riley as a puppy in 2016.
New Westminster council opposes home’s removal from heritage conservation area

New Westminster council opposes home’s removal from heritage conservation area

A 1908 house in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood has been spared a date with a wrecking ball. On Monday, New Westminster city council considered an application to remove heritage protection from a 111 year old house at 318 Fourth St.
Surrey’s downtown plans under review

Surrey’s downtown plans under review

More density sought with new SkyTrain extension on the way
B.C. to review HPV vaccine for boys after New West school board request

B.C. to review HPV vaccine for boys after New West school board request

The B.C. government says a look at funding for the HPV9 vaccine will be part of its annual review of the province’s public funding structure following a call from the New Westminster school board to make it free to boys and young men.
New Westminster paves the way for Richard McBride replacement

New Westminster paves the way for Richard McBride replacement

Just how tall is Richard McBride Elementary School? Who knows? On Monday, New Westminster city council considered a development variance permit application for a replacement school for Richard McBride Elementary School at 331 Richmond St.
B.C. Gay and Lesbian Archives collection has been digitized

B.C. Gay and Lesbian Archives collection has been digitized

The public is asked to help identify unknown people and events captured in 1,000 photographs
NWSS Hyacks Tailgate Party

NWSS Hyacks Tailgate Party

Metro Vancouver bus drivers deliver 72-hour strike notice

Metro Vancouver bus drivers deliver 72-hour strike notice

For the first time in 18 years, the union representing Metro Vancouver bus drivers has served Coast Mountain Bus Company with a 72-hour strike notice.
Metro Vancouver bus drivers deliver 72-hour strike notice

Metro Vancouver bus drivers deliver 72-hour strike notice

For the first time in 18 years, the union representing Metro Vancouver bus drivers has served Coast Mountain Bus Company with a 72-hour strike notice.
New policy would include Indigenous lens in naming New West schools, facilities

New policy would include Indigenous lens in naming New West schools, facilities

A pair of new policies could see the New Westminster school district move away from naming schools and facilities after people, instead looking at meaningful historic events and Indigenous culture and history.