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New West school district announces new secretary-treasurer

New West school district announces new secretary-treasurer

Bettina Ketcham, formerly with the Quesnel school district, will take over from outgoing secretary-treasurer Kim Morris on Oct. 15.
Lowering Simon Fraser: Artist challenges the role of colonial monuments in current society

Lowering Simon Fraser: Artist challenges the role of colonial monuments in current society

A roundtable discussion is being held Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Anvil Centre Theatre, and everyone's invited
PHOTOS: In the face of impending climate change, New West students marched for hope

PHOTOS: In the face of impending climate change, New West students marched for hope

A biting wind and a warm sun clashed Friday morning, as the time for action approached. It was 10:45 a.m. outside New Westminster Secondary, and already a few small enclaves of students had congregated at the entrance to the Massey Theatre.
Lower Mainland sea lion research station faces uncertain future

Lower Mainland sea lion research station faces uncertain future

The one-of-a-kind Port Moody research facility is in jeopardy, just as researchers say we need it most
Now you can get email alerts about poor air quality. It's just so sad

Now you can get email alerts about poor air quality. It's just so sad

British Columbians are now able to sign up for public health notifications advising people of potential or existing poor air quality in their communities – a sad sign of our times.
Here's what's happening in New Westminster for Homelessness Action Week

Here's what's happening in New Westminster for Homelessness Action Week

What’s happening? The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society is hosting a variety of events during Homelessness Action Week, which runs from Oct. 12 to 18.
Tens of thousands rally in Vancouver for Global Climate Strike (PHOTOS+VIDEO)

Tens of thousands rally in Vancouver for Global Climate Strike (PHOTOS+VIDEO)

‘We’re at a really important time… there’s no turning back’
New West Anglican priest attending an international gathering called by Pope Francis

New West Anglican priest attending an international gathering called by Pope Francis

A Canadian Anglican priest will be lending her voice to a global discussion about the future of the planet. The Reverend Emilie Smith, parish priest of St.
Meet the person flying a drone over the Vancouver Global Climate Strike

Meet the person flying a drone over the Vancouver Global Climate Strike

As the crowd started to file in for the Global Climate Strike at Vancouver City Hall today, a drone began buzzing. It was flying above and around people, and since there was only a few hundred who came early, it wasn’t hard to track down the pilot.
Thousands expected at Vancouver City Hall for Global Climate Strike (PHOTOS)

Thousands expected at Vancouver City Hall for Global Climate Strike (PHOTOS)

Today's climate rally will march across Cambie Bridge to downtown library, traffic disruptions expected