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New West councillor lauds B.C. active transportation strategy

New West councillor lauds B.C. active transportation strategy

The B.C. government unveiled its first active transportation strategy, and a New Westminster councillor says that is a positive sign the province is taking seriously the need for more active transportation.
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Poll puts support for Trans Mountain at 60 per cent in B.C.

Poll puts support for Trans Mountain at 60 per cent in B.C.

Poll released day before decision expected on Trans Mountain suggests uptick in support
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This is where you can get free chicken in New West on Sunday

This is where you can get free chicken in New West on Sunday

On your marks. Get set. Dash! On Sunday, June 23rd, Nando's invites New Westminster residents to participate in the annual #NandosDash.
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'The pendulum has dropped': New West group meets to discuss 'Green New Deal'

'The pendulum has dropped': New West group meets to discuss 'Green New Deal'

Dozens of people showed up to a recent New Westminster event to contribute their vision for what is being dubbed a “Canadian Green New Deal.
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B.C. craft brewers bringing obscure beer styles back from the dead

B.C. craft brewers bringing obscure beer styles back from the dead

Ancient beer recipes given new life
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Keeping seniors and their senior dogs together

Keeping seniors and their senior dogs together

ElderDog Canada, a non-profit organization that works to keep seniors and their canine companions together for as long as possible, is looking for volunteers
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12 u-pick strawberry farms for delicious fun in Metro Vancouver

12 u-pick strawberry farms for delicious fun in Metro Vancouver

This sweet time of year won’t last forever...
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‘You’re constantly drowning’ in cases and paperwork, says B.C. social worker

‘You’re constantly drowning’ in cases and paperwork, says B.C. social worker

An illustrated look at a day in the life of a child-protection worker
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Former New Westminster youth coach guilty of voyeurism

Former New Westminster youth coach guilty of voyeurism

Randy Downes coached hockey and baseball in Coquitlam, Burnaby, New Westminster and other Metro Vancouver cities.
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Legal cannabis edibles, drinks and other products eligible to be sold as early as December

Legal cannabis edibles, drinks and other products eligible to be sold as early as December

Restaurants unable to prepare cannabis infused meals, according to new regulations
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