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B.C. allows imported wine on licensed grocery store shelves

B.C. government revised its laws as part of an agreement hatched in Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade talks

Jul 13, 2019 2:00 PM Read more >

Update: Richmond News surveys city council over Chinese reception at UBCM convention

The News asked local councillors whether they plan to attend the now controversial reception at this fall's convention.

Jul 12, 2019 6:00 PM Read more >

New West ponders new development fee to fund new staff

What's happening at city hall

Jul 12, 2019 12:05 PM Read more >

New Westminster approves 2019 to 2022 strategic plan

New Westminster city council has mapped out its priorities for the next four years – and there are few surprises in the plan.

Jul 12, 2019 11:45 AM Read more >

'Critical need' for expansion of New West school, parents tell minister

Queen Elizabeth Community School using nine portables for its kindergarten to Grade 4 students

Jul 11, 2019 2:22 PM Read more >

Tourism New West looking for 'greeters' to spread city love

Do you love New Westminster? (Of course you do.) Do you like sharing that love with others? Then Tourism New Westminster has the opportunity for you with its newest project: New Westminster Greeters.

Jul 11, 2019 2:07 PM Read more >

Drug overdose deaths in B.C. down by 30 per cent

So far this year, 127 people in Vancouver died of an illicit drug overdose, down from 172 in 2018

Jul 11, 2019 12:07 PM Read more >

Legal weed is a lot more expensive than your dealer: Statistics Canada

Price disparity has increased since Canada legalized recreational cannabis use

Jul 11, 2019 11:20 AM Read more >

New West looks to fill recycling gaps after depot leaves town

Pop-up recycling opportunities are one of the ways the city is considering to fill a gap left by the closure of the recycling depot.

Jul 10, 2019 2:21 PM Read more >

New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

The province has announced new restrictions on open burning, including more stringent rules in areas near communities, shorter burn periods and a requirement to dry out debris.

Jul 10, 2019 10:51 AM Read more >

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