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Province looks to keep people out of long-term care for longer

Province looks to keep people out of long-term care for longer

People in assisted-living residences will soon have more options to stay longer and access more services to avoid being prematurely moved into long-term care, says B.C.’s health minister.
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Charges laid in death of New West's Olivia Malcom

Charges laid in death of New West's Olivia Malcom

New West woman killed just days before 20th birthday
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Douglas College bans sale of bottled water

Douglas College bans sale of bottled water

New refill stations installed in Coquitlam, New Westminster campuses so people can fill their own containers with tap water
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Nine years after her death, Eva Markvoort’s story lives on

Nine years after her death, Eva Markvoort’s story lives on

65_RedRoses celebrates the CF warrior’s legacy in 10th anniversary screening
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New Westminster to recognize “intrepid reporter” George Garrett

New Westminster to recognize “intrepid reporter” George Garrett

The City of New Westminster is proclaiming Aug. 26 as George Garrett Intrepid Reporter Day.
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UPDATE: Vulnerable missing man in New West found

UPDATE: Vulnerable missing man in New West found

UPDATE: A 53-year-old man has been found after he was declared missing by New West police on Tuesday. ORIGINAL: The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public's help to find 53-year-old Truong Dinh Vu. Vu was last seen by family on Aug.
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New West botanist discovers rare plant species in Queensborough

New West botanist discovers rare plant species in Queensborough

Frank Lomer didn't have to swing from trees to discover a rare plant in in Queensborough.
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Surrey teacher caught with 45 grams of pot suspended

Surrey teacher caught with 45 grams of pot suspended

Substitute instructor claimed pot was for medicinal use
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UPDATE: Truck removed from road with six flat tires

UPDATE: Truck removed from road with six flat tires

The Delta police traffic unit is reporting a mind-blowing incident Tuesday morning after pulling over a truck in the 6400 block of Highway 17.
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Suspect charged in New West bank robbery

Suspect charged in New West bank robbery

The New Westminster Police Department has arrested a 46-year-old man suspected of a bank robbery in the 1000-block of Columbia Street early this month. Police were called to the area at 9:15 a.m. on Aug.
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