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Ride-hailing services to face price restrictions in B.C. but no caps on fleet size

Ride-hailing services to face price restrictions in B.C. but no caps on fleet size

What happened: Passenger Transportation Board has clarified rules for ride-hailing, ranging from pricing to boundaries Why it matters: While a number of operators have announced plans to work in B.C.
Get snap happy at the Fair at the PNE

Get snap happy at the Fair at the PNE

New exhibit lets fair-goers pose for photos in front of iconic PNE fair scenes
Twitter, Facebook suspend hundreds of Chinese accounts for 'coordinated' anti-protest messages

Twitter, Facebook suspend hundreds of Chinese accounts for 'coordinated' anti-protest messages

Revelation comes as the heated debate over Hong Kong spilled overseas into cities such as Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto over the weekend
'Priority' property offender arrested by New West police

'Priority' property offender arrested by New West police

A 30-year-old man suspected of committing several property offences throughout New Westminster was arrested on an outstanding warrant late last week, police say.
New Westminster urges province to improve “deplorable” Indigenous court

New Westminster urges province to improve “deplorable” Indigenous court

New Westminster is urging the province to address the “deplorable” state of the province’s original Indigenous court facility. Coun.
This is how you reduce liquids to jack up your sauces

This is how you reduce liquids to jack up your sauces

Have you ever experienced an incredible meal at a fine dining establishment, which included an intensely flavoured accompanying sauce? These companion sauces, although sparse in volume on the plate, deliver unmistakable and compelling tastes reminisc
Your library card will get you a discount at the PNE Fair this week

Your library card will get you a discount at the PNE Fair this week

For once, North Shore libraries are encouraging patrons to scream and shout – as long as it’s at the fair. Adult PNE Fair-goers will be eligible for $6 gate admission on Wednesday, Aug.
New West mall sues former tenant for alleged $23k in unpaid fees and rent

New West mall sues former tenant for alleged $23k in unpaid fees and rent

A New Westminster mall has escalated its demand for unpaid rent from a former tenant, taking the matter to court.
Dozens of business associations step back from WorkSafeBC review

Dozens of business associations step back from WorkSafeBC review

Organizations say they have lost confidence that the review can be conducted in an 'independent, impartial and balanced matter.'
Baby food recalled after bugs found inside jars

Baby food recalled after bugs found inside jars

Jars of the Heinz brand Turkey Stew were sold in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan