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New West removing some trash bins to cut down on litter

New West removing some trash bins to cut down on litter

New Westminster is taking aim at overflowing litter receptacles and litter on the streets by removing the bins.
Vancouver could receive up to 100 mm of rainfall by the weekend

Vancouver could receive up to 100 mm of rainfall by the weekend

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for a long stretch of wet weather to continue through the weekend and into next week.
Court tosses lawyer’s alleged social media defamation case

Court tosses lawyer’s alleged social media defamation case

Vancouver lawyer alleged review of him on Yelp was defamatory
Various beef products recalled in B.C., Alberta, and Ontario due to possible E. coli contamination

Various beef products recalled in B.C., Alberta, and Ontario due to possible E. coli contamination

Various beef products are being recalled from the marketplace in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta due to a possible E. coli contamination. A food recall warning was first issued on Oct. 12, but it was updated on Oct.
New West schools’ support staff union eyeing strike vote as talks enter mediation

New West schools’ support staff union eyeing strike vote as talks enter mediation

The union representing the New Westminster school district’s support staff is planning a strike vote next week after provincial powers vetoed a locally negotiated agreement.
84% of Canadians feel housing affordability negatively affects their lives

84% of Canadians feel housing affordability negatively affects their lives

Housing is a major source of stress, yet most people also feel homeownership is an important part of life
B.C. teachers worry some students won’t count when it comes to class composition

B.C. teachers worry some students won’t count when it comes to class composition

‘Those students are still in your class, they still need the support, they still need resource teachers, but class sizes could get bigger’
New West police make arrest over string of break-ins over summer

New West police make arrest over string of break-ins over summer

The New Westminster Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a series of break-and-enters over the summer with help from the Surrey RCMP's property crime section.
UPDATE: New West councillor urges Port Moody mayor to step aside

UPDATE: New West councillor urges Port Moody mayor to step aside

New Westminster councillor Mary Trentadue has been among the voices calling on Port Moody’s mayor to step down until his ongoing legal issues are resolved – a move he made Tuesday night. Following an investigation that began on Dec.
Grizzlies superfan organizes rally to bring NBA team back to Vancouver

Grizzlies superfan organizes rally to bring NBA team back to Vancouver

It has been almost two decades since Vancouver had an NBA team to cheer for. Now, a Grizzlies superfan wants to bring a team back to the city and is calling on other fans to help her do it.