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Ride-hailing services may hit B.C. roads by September

Ride-hailing services may hit B.C. roads by September

The B.C. government says companies hoping to operate ride-hailing services in the province will be able to submit applications and potentially operate by September.
Privacy swims included in plans for new aquatic centre in New West

Privacy swims included in plans for new aquatic centre in New West

The City of New Westminster is going to extra lengths to ensure its new pool facility is inclusive as possible. Planning for the future New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre project is now in the design phase.
Government of Canada issues travel advisory for the United States

Government of Canada issues travel advisory for the United States

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the United States due to earthquakes in the Searles Valley in California. Classified under “natural disasters and climate,” the advisory was issued on July 6 after a 7.
These five kick-ass parks projects will transform downtown New West

These five kick-ass parks projects will transform downtown New West

The Downtown New Westminster business improvement association kicked off summer in the best way possible this past weekend.
Enrolment audit cuts $300k in New West adult ed funding

Enrolment audit cuts $300k in New West adult ed funding

School district says it won't likely have major effect on the finances
This is how you can get your hands on free symphony tickets

This is how you can get your hands on free symphony tickets

Families will be treated to an array of free or low-cost concerts across the Lower Mainland for three years, thanks to a $1 million grant to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO). The 2018-19 season marks VSO's 100th anniversary.
The Judge Begbie statue has been removed from its spot in New West

The Judge Begbie statue has been removed from its spot in New West

The statue of Judge Matthew Begbie was removed from its spot in New Westminster today (Saturday). On May 6, city council voted 4-2 in favour of removing the Judge Begbie statue from in front of the provincial courthouse on Carnarvon Street.
Have your say: What B.C. highways and transportation services need improvement?

Have your say: What B.C. highways and transportation services need improvement?

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting people to tell them "how to make B.C. transportation better"
The ‘Uber’ of private jets? Canadian pilot brings private air travel to the masses

The ‘Uber’ of private jets? Canadian pilot brings private air travel to the masses

Jettly hopes to make the ‘private jet’ experience a reality for everyone
Resident orcas return after eight-week no-show

Resident orcas return after eight-week no-show

The southern resident killer whales that typically frequent the Salish Sea from May to October were not seen for an unprecedented eight weeks in May and June, prompting some who study the mammals to worry about the future of the species.