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How do I vote? and other questions answered for New West voters

How do I vote? and other questions answered for New West voters

Voting in this federal election begins at 7 a.m. Monday morning, and it runs through to 7 p.m. Here's everything you need to know (except for whom to vote for!)
New West school district holds comfortable, albeit declining financial situation

New West school district holds comfortable, albeit declining financial situation

The New Westminster school district still has some padding in its budgets to deal with any unexpected expenses, though that padding is looking thinner than the year prior.
Double decker buses will roll into service ‘very, very soon’ in Metro Vancouver

Double decker buses will roll into service ‘very, very soon’ in Metro Vancouver

If you’ve been wondering just when you might be able to catch a ride on one of those new double decker TransLink buses, the wait is almost over.
Beating the music industry’s $4B streaming problem

Beating the music industry’s $4B streaming problem

Vancouver firm aiming to help artists, record labels collect royalties more accurately
Here’s what’s set to terrify you at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VIDEO)

Here’s what’s set to terrify you at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VIDEO)

Do you like scary movies? If you answered yes, then you’re in for a real treat. The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival starts next week and it’s bound to give viewers’ thrills and chills… especially if you’re afraid of evil puppets.
Vancouver rescue dogs put best paws forward in charity fashion show

Vancouver rescue dogs put best paws forward in charity fashion show

Vancouver rescue dogs will put their best paws forward in a charity fashion show this month aimed at raising awareness about pooches in need of fur-ever homes. The fashion show, called DOGUE, is being held at the Vancouver Fall Home Show Oct.
B.C. craft cider makers take a walk on the wild side

B.C. craft cider makers take a walk on the wild side

Craft cider is taking a walk on the wild side these days, delighting our palates with the complexities of natural fermentation
B.C. government working to change cannabis retail rules

B.C. government working to change cannabis retail rules

B.C.’s solicitor general is looking to broaden what stores can sell, and to allow growers to sell direct to consumers
Man slapped with $115 fine for riding between the SkyTrain cars in Vancouver

Man slapped with $115 fine for riding between the SkyTrain cars in Vancouver

A man was caught riding in between SkyTrain cars by Metro Vancouver Transit Police on Thursday, Oct. 18. Reddit user FlySociety1 also posted about the incident, stating that he saw the man being removed by Transit Police from between the cars.
BCLC CEO foresees conflicting interests with Crown agency during money laundering inquiry

BCLC CEO foresees conflicting interests with Crown agency during money laundering inquiry

BCLC President and CEO Jim Lightbody seeks standing status in anticipation of conflicting interests between he and the Crown agency and its employees