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Immunization records now mandatory for kids in Burnaby public schools

Immunization records now mandatory for kids in Burnaby public schools

It will now be mandatory for parents and guardians to provide public health units with immunization records for students enrolled in the provincial school system. The B.C.
TransLink announces extended hours and service for Canada Day

TransLink announces extended hours and service for Canada Day

Heading out on Canada Day to see some of the festivities? TransLink says it will increase transit service and extend hours on Canada Day to accommodate the large crowds that attend Canada Day festivities.
Expect May Day update from New West school board in the fall

Expect May Day update from New West school board in the fall

Dozens showed up at board meeting to speak in favour of keeping May Day training during school hours
This is how much TransLink fares will jump on Monday

This is how much TransLink fares will jump on Monday

While we’ll be busy celebrating Canada Day on July 1, TransLink will also be rolling out their annual fare increases.
Big beer bash set to celebrate New West brewery's birthday

Big beer bash set to celebrate New West brewery's birthday

It’s been five years and over four million glasses of beer since Steel & Oak opened its doors on Third Avenue and Stewardson Way. Co-owners Jorden Foss and Jamie Garbutt now juggle a surging beer business along with their wives Alissa and Diana.
Petition started to stop memorial bench for New West teacher from being removed

Petition started to stop memorial bench for New West teacher from being removed

A woman is begging the Vancouver Park Board to not remove a memorial bench she painted as a tribute to a New Westminster teacher who was killed in July 2015.
Stop treating New West like a giant garbage bin

Stop treating New West like a giant garbage bin

The City of New Westminster tweeted something awesome today. It was a message for people to stop dumping on our city. The tweet included a photo of a messed-up old couch and this line: “Needless to say, this couch doesn't belong here.
Most Canada Day vehicle crashes in B.C. occur in Metro Vancouver

Most Canada Day vehicle crashes in B.C. occur in Metro Vancouver

Annual summer CounterAttack campaign launches for Canada Day long weekend
Province outlines 10-year road map for boosting mental health services for youth

Province outlines 10-year road map for boosting mental health services for youth

B.C. will put more money into supporting free or low-cost community counselling services, as part of a plan to beef up supports for child and family mental health service, Premier John Horgan announced Wednesday.
Watch this bear make a daring leap in a B.C. backyard (VIDEO)

Watch this bear make a daring leap in a B.C. backyard (VIDEO)

“I’ve never seen a bear jump like that”