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May Day participation dropped dramatically due to trustees' decision, say supporters

May Day participation dropped dramatically due to trustees' decision, say supporters

Supporters ask trustees to move the dance instruction back to during school hours
Here’s why it’s taking so long for cannabis stores to open in New West

Here’s why it’s taking so long for cannabis stores to open in New West

New Westminster city council wants to consider cannabis shop applications as soon as possible, but it’s divided on the best way of moving forward.
Wildfire smoke: Metro Vancouver forecast includes air quality update

Wildfire smoke: Metro Vancouver forecast includes air quality update

“Get prepared for wildfire smoke events before they happen”
Port employers, union urged to return to bargaining table

Port employers, union urged to return to bargaining table

Prolonged lockout would halt supply chain, damage economy
‘Contemporary’ updates proposed for dress code at B.C. legislature

‘Contemporary’ updates proposed for dress code at B.C. legislature

The dress code at the British Columbia legislature should be updated to allow women to wear sleeveless tops and dresses, according to a report by the acting clerk. The proposed changes could also mean that men will no longer have to wear ties.
Documentary explores death of Colten Boushie and his family's resilience

Documentary explores death of Colten Boushie and his family's resilience

nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up screens at Vancity Theatre
'See you in court,' building owner warns New West council

'See you in court,' building owner warns New West council

New Westminster city council is standing by its plan to use rental-only zoning on six strata buildings in the city – despite warnings that the move could end up costing taxpayers millions of dollars and will erode its relationship with the developmen
Les Leyne: Washing dirty money out of higher education

Les Leyne: Washing dirty money out of higher education

While waiting for the money laundering inquiry to start, the B.C. government tried Tuesday to block one of the lesser-known routes dirty money might be following in B.C.
ICBC car-burning, shooting privacy case one step closer to class action

ICBC car-burning, shooting privacy case one step closer to class action

Former employee sold 78 people’s data to drug dealers for $25 each
Purr-fect cat politician upstages Bowen Island council

Purr-fect cat politician upstages Bowen Island council

Council stops as cat makes entrance, takes councillor’s chair