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Coquitlam employers expect moderate hiring in final quarter 2019

Coquitlam employers expect moderate hiring in final quarter 2019

Coquitlam and Burnaby employers are cautiously optimistic about hiring heading into the final quarter of 2019, according to a recently released survey.
Surrey developer’s relationship to city questioned; councillor booted from Metro Vancouver board

Surrey developer’s relationship to city questioned; councillor booted from Metro Vancouver board

Mayor Doug McCallum offers little explanation for removal of opponent from Metro Vancouver board
Ride-hailing: friend or foe to public transportation?

Ride-hailing: friend or foe to public transportation?

Experts debate whether private companies like Uber have role to play in transit services
New Westminster co-op getting a break from city hall

New Westminster co-op getting a break from city hall

Council in brief
New West school board to consider pushing free HPV vaccine for boys

New West school board to consider pushing free HPV vaccine for boys

The free vaccine is currently available only to boys born in 2006 and later – but girls and young women can get their vaccines started for free as late as 18 years old
New West student nutrition program to be rolled out district-wide

New West student nutrition program to be rolled out district-wide

New Westminster’s voluntary school lunch program, which includes subsidies for families who need it, is being rolled out to the full school district over the course of September and October.
Deadline looming to submit ideas for TransLink 2050 plan

Deadline looming to submit ideas for TransLink 2050 plan

Do you have a big idea about transportation? Well, time is running out to submit it. Metro Vancouver residents have only seven days remaining to share ideas for Transport 2050 – the blueprint for the next 30 years of transportation in the region.
What happened to the brutal 2019 wildfire summer we expected?

What happened to the brutal 2019 wildfire summer we expected?

Despite a very active lightning season, we dodged a wildfire bullet thanks to the rain, say meteorologist and BC Wildfire Service
This epic Mac and Cheese Burger was just named the best in Metro Vancouver

This epic Mac and Cheese Burger was just named the best in Metro Vancouver

What do you get when you take a half-pound of ground 100% beef and turn it into a thick patty, top it with cheese, bacon, and ketchup, and then sandwich it between two “buns” made out of deep fried macaroni and cheese, and then you top it with melted
Railways promote rail safety at New West crossings

Railways promote rail safety at New West crossings

Motorists and pedestrians are being urged to get on board a campaign about railway safety. Const. Peter Tallvio of the CN Police Service was recently in council chambers when Mayor Jonathan Cote proclaimed Sept.