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PNE petting zoo infection case dismissed

PNE petting zoo infection case dismissed

Appeal court upholds decision to deny others’ private health information
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Vancouver rookie cop resigns over allegations of sexual assault against colleagues

Vancouver rookie cop resigns over allegations of sexual assault against colleagues

Alleged incidents occurred at private residences with classmates from Justice Institute of B.C.
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Charges stayed against Surrey RCMP officer who shot and killed intoxicated man in boxers

Charges stayed against Surrey RCMP officer who shot and killed intoxicated man in boxers

Hudson Brooks was ‘likely’ suffering from ‘excited delirium’ when he attacked police officers, says B.C. Prosecution Service
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New Westminster moms urge city to “be bold” to tackle climate change

New Westminster moms urge city to “be bold” to tackle climate change

Some New West moms fear for their children’s futures if immediate action isn’t taken to combat climate change.
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FortisBC maintains natural gas rates

FortisBC maintains natural gas rates

FortisBC has received regulatory approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to maintain the cost of natural gas and propane rates for all customers for the period of Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019.
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BBB warns of government impersonation scam

BBB warns of government impersonation scam

Callers trick individuals into thinking they are federal employees
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Province announces six new stops for Vancouver’s Broadway Subway project

Province announces six new stops for Vancouver’s Broadway Subway project

Construction on Millennium Line extension begins next year
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New West police creating safe space program for those facing anti-LGBTQ+ crime

New West police creating safe space program for those facing anti-LGBTQ+ crime

The New Westminster Police Department is looking to create its own safe spaces program for LGBTQ+ people facing violence, bullying or harassment, following a similar model to a program in Vancouver.
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B.C. government bans promoting cannabis in licensed establishments

B.C. government bans promoting cannabis in licensed establishments

Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch issued the directive late on Sept. 16
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Mistaken confiscation in New West raises questions about legal limit on pot possession

Mistaken confiscation in New West raises questions about legal limit on pot possession

The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says it’s still not clear why federal laws limit the amount of cannabis one can carry in public after pot was mistakenly confiscated by the New Westminster Police Department.
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