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Grand Parade in New West raising money for local seniors services

Grand Parade in New West raising money for local seniors services

The Grand Parade is a walk on June 1 to raise awareness and funds for the needs of homeless seniors.
Birth of a notion: B.C. research debunks mental health benefits of eating your placenta

Birth of a notion: B.C. research debunks mental health benefits of eating your placenta

Study published online Thursday in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Canada
Horgan offers one-sided solution to gas prices, pipelines

Horgan offers one-sided solution to gas prices, pipelines

Horgan wants more gasoline from Alberta, but still doesn't want dilbit
New Westminster school board defers vote on extra arts funding

New Westminster school board defers vote on extra arts funding

After years of cuts to arts funding in New West schools, parents and students got a glimpse of what arts education would be like with a few extra dollars. But it was only a glimpse.
Plane crash simulated in huge YVR training session

Plane crash simulated in huge YVR training session

An incident involving a mid-air collision between a plane and a helicopter led to a massive emergency response at Vancouver International Airport Tuesday. Luckily, however, it was all just a simulation and part of a multi-agency training exercise.
Instagram to remove likes from photos and videos this week

Instagram to remove likes from photos and videos this week

While social media influencers across Canada rely on the number of likes they receive on Instagram posts, they might not be able to for much longer
Young New Westminster man killed in Hume Park was a 'funny and caring individual'

Young New Westminster man killed in Hume Park was a 'funny and caring individual'

Family and friends are remembering Robel Abera as a “genuine, funny and caring individual.” Abera, 20, was killed Saturday night in Hume Park. Officers discovered his body shortly after 7:30 p.m.
Meet Metro Vancouver’s two new mascots: Pee and Poo

Meet Metro Vancouver’s two new mascots: Pee and Poo

While they might look more like they belong on an episode of South Park, Metro Vancouver proudly chose Pee and Poo as its two new mascots
New West roller derby athletes rally for more rink time

New West roller derby athletes rally for more rink time

Scores of young people who live for jams, blocks and booty bumps are in a jam themselves. It’s not the type of jam they want.
Metro Vancouver lawn watering regulations go into effect today

Metro Vancouver lawn watering regulations go into effect today

Residents can water lawns twice weekly during the early morning hours