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NDP leader spends day on Island, says youth have right to be angry over climate crisis

NDP leader spends day on Island, says youth have right to be angry over climate crisis

Young people have a right to be angry and frustrated at the lack of action on climate change solutions, said NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh at the global climate strike rally outside the B.C. legislature on Friday. “I’m here to support the young people.
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New West police testing neighbourhood liaison officer program

New West police testing neighbourhood liaison officer program

To create better relationships with the city’s various communities, the New Westminster Police Department is piloting a neighbourhood liaison officer program.
Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Intertwining a corporate brand with political stances can be a risky business, say analysts
Revamped Feast on the Fraser serves up Indigenous cuisine and culture in New West - and beyond

Revamped Feast on the Fraser serves up Indigenous cuisine and culture in New West - and beyond

This year’s Feast on the Fraser will serve as an appetizer to an all-new regional festival in 2020. After a one-year hiatus, Feast on the Fraser returns to New West (and beyond) this fall with a focus on Indigenous culinary traditions.
UBCM delegate poll shows strong opposition to foreign sponsors

UBCM delegate poll shows strong opposition to foreign sponsors

Port Coquitlam’s mayor and two city councillors are planning to demonstrate tonight (Wednesday) outside a reception at the Union of BC Municipalities convention hosted by China.
(Video) Thief steals phone from teen who has multiple disabilities

(Video) Thief steals phone from teen who has multiple disabilities

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole a mobile phone from a young man with physical disabilities. A video of the incident and a photo of the suspect are posted below.
UBC researchers map out a hydrogen highway for B.C.

UBC researchers map out a hydrogen highway for B.C.

Can you imagine jumping in a car in Vancouver that produces zero harmful emissions – no exhaust spewing out the back, just fresh clean water – and heading off into the sunset completely secure in your ability to get wherever you need to go? No fossil
New West police urged to make strategy consultation meetings more inclusive

New West police urged to make strategy consultation meetings more inclusive

The New Westminster Police Department needs to do a better job including marginalized voices in its public engagement as it forms its upcoming strategic plan, according to attendees of a community consultation meeting.
Trudeau meets South Asians in B.C. and praises provincial NDP at rally

Trudeau meets South Asians in B.C. and praises provincial NDP at rally

Liberal rally held in Surrey a week after Trudeau’s insulting blackface photos revealed by Time magazine