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The heat is on: Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for temperatures in the 30s

The heat is on: Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for temperatures in the 30s

While the Lower Mainland saw some dreary weather last week, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for toasty temperatures in the coming days. Environment Canada calls for a 30 per cent chance of showers June 10.
Queensborough resident thrilled with city’s efforts to curb discarded carts

Queensborough resident thrilled with city’s efforts to curb discarded carts

A local man is celebrating “a win” for Queensborough residents courtesy of the folks at city hall.
New West library expands its laptop-lending service

New West library expands its laptop-lending service

When we launched our Chromebook lending service last year, we expected it would be well received. But we didn’t know that it would become so successful, with all the devices being regularly requested and constantly checked out.
Gullible dog lovers are getting suckered with 'free' puppy scam

Gullible dog lovers are getting suckered with 'free' puppy scam

Consumers are being warned about an online puppy scam victimizing B.C. residents. Last week, Better Business Bureau received multiple reports on BBB Scam Tracker about an advertisement on eClassifieds4u.
B.C. paying foster parents instead of supporting struggling families, experts say

B.C. paying foster parents instead of supporting struggling families, experts say

‘We’re willing to give strangers just about anything to look after kids, but we have this blockage when it comes to supporting families,’ says professor.
Campaign started to get New West's John Ashbridge into B.C. sports HOF

Campaign started to get New West's John Ashbridge into B.C. sports HOF

A campaign to honour New Westminster’s John Ashbridge is now underway. Al Murdoch tweeted out that he has launched a campaign to get Ashbridge into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.
Active transportation conference making tracks to New West

Active transportation conference making tracks to New West

British Columbia’s first-ever provincewide active transportation conference is making its way to New Westminster.
Canada's oldest woman dies at 114, 'serene, content, grateful and positive'

Canada's oldest woman dies at 114, 'serene, content, grateful and positive'

Her obituary says Gibb was the oldest person in North America, and ninth oldest in the world
You should avoid this bridge at all costs this weekend

You should avoid this bridge at all costs this weekend

If you are driving around Metro Vancouver this weekend, here’s one spot you should probably steer clear of.
Update: New West police say missing child found safe

Update: New West police say missing child found safe

An 11-year-old child who went missing in New Westminster Thursday night has been found safe. According to police, she was last seen Thursday night in the Moody Park area. New West police thanked the public for their help.