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New West elementary school getting bulk of upgrades in 2019/20 capital spending plan

New West elementary school getting bulk of upgrades in 2019/20 capital spending plan

Herbert Spencer Elementary will receive about 40 per cent of the New Westminster School District's $1.1-million capital spending plan
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Jack Knox: Some bird species in decline, others rebuilding

Jack Knox: Some bird species in decline, others rebuilding

My wife was at Witty’s Lagoon this week when an eagle swooped down and took out a gull in mid-air.
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New West police believe group of teens swarmed victim in Pier Park

New West police believe group of teens swarmed victim in Pier Park

Investigators believe fight was filmed by cell phones of teens involved
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Dogs should be vaccinated for fatal stomach virus, says BC SPCA

An outbreak of parvovirus has the BC SPCA warning pet owners to vaccinated their dogs
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Looking for some good advice? New West library has some

Looking for some good advice? New West library has some

From internet forums to self-help books, we are awash with advice. Enter a number of compulsive reads with a fresh perspective on the role advice plays in our lives.
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Students petition New West school as self-paced adult-ed lab closes

Students petition New West school as self-paced adult-ed lab closes

School district says it's about improving success rates of adult education students, but students say self-paced lab was important
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Canadian governments rake in $186 million in cannabis taxes between October and March

Canadian governments rake in $186 million in cannabis taxes between October and March

B.C. government tempers its revenue projections
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Brow of the Hill residents continue to press New West for park

Brow of the Hill residents continue to press New West for park

More than 700 people have signed petitions urging the City of New Westminster to purchase a property in the Brow of the Hill. After learning the owner of the property at 1009 Cornwall St.
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5 books to read for Indigenous Peoples Day at the New West library

5 books to read for Indigenous Peoples Day at the New West library

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate First Nations, Metis, and Inuit culture and heritage by immersing ourselves in their stories.
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Some New West city departments 'woefully lacking' in diversity: councillor

Some New West city departments 'woefully lacking' in diversity: councillor

Some city departments are “woefully lacking” in diversity – and council wants that to change. Coun.
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