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Canada-wide recall of popular infant formula after possible Cronobacter contamination

Canada-wide recall of popular infant formula after possible Cronobacter contamination

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling a popular powdered infant formula from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination.
B.C.’s fire suppression costs over budget despite tame wildfire season

B.C.’s fire suppression costs over budget despite tame wildfire season

The 2019 fire season was a welcome reprieve from the last two record-breaking years, but B.C.’s fire suppression costs still went over budget. After 2017 saw more than 1.
New West school nutrition program sees significant signup

New West school nutrition program sees significant signup

The school district’s new nutrition program is seeing significant signup as it continues to expand to the remaining non-secondary schools in the city.
New West police release first-ever quarterly report

New West police release first-ever quarterly report

The New Westminster Police Department has released its first-ever quarterly report , something the department’s acting top cop is anticipating to be a regular publication moving forward.
Big insurance-price jump for out-of-province drivers

Big insurance-price jump for out-of-province drivers

Some part-time B.C. residents are in for sticker shock when they go to renew their vehicle insurance, thanks to new regulations brought into force in September. Under the new rules, aimed at helping Insurance Corp. of B.C.
New Westminster prepares for recycling depot closure

New Westminster prepares for recycling depot closure

Pop-up recycling events are being planned to bridge gaps created by the closure of the city’s recycling depot.
BC Ferries adds 93 sailings over busy Thanksgiving long weekend

BC Ferries adds 93 sailings over busy Thanksgiving long weekend

Thanksgiving long weekend traditionally busiest weekend of the year for walk-ons
New Westminster celebrates affordable housing project

New Westminster celebrates affordable housing project

A new affordable housing project in New Westminster is now providing safe, secure and affordable homes for several families and people with disabilities. On Oct.
Can Vancouver Canucks bank on resurgent fan base to boost business?

Can Vancouver Canucks bank on resurgent fan base to boost business?

Young talent, new team merchandise, home game multimedia entertainment, ride-hailing deployment helping drive business interest in team
Andrew Weaver stepping down as leader of B.C. Green Party, won't run for re-election

Andrew Weaver stepping down as leader of B.C. Green Party, won't run for re-election

Andrew Weaver, the UVic climate scientist who propped up the NDP government in 2017, is stepping down as leader of the B.C. Green Party.