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Why music matters: The case for music education in New Westminster schools

Why music matters: The case for music education in New Westminster schools

Parents and teachers say New Westminster's school music programs are at risk - and they're lobbying the school board to take action to save the city's rich tradition of music education.
Hundreds of tiny tremors recorded between Victoria and Seattle

Hundreds of tiny tremors recorded between Victoria and Seattle

It’s not the type of tweet you want to read just before bedtime. “Several hundred tiny tremors (not felt) between Victoria and Seattle in the past 24 hours,” Earthquake guy posted Tuesday night. “Possibly the start of an early ETS? Stay tuned.
UPDATE: New West native David Sidoo steps down from roles at Advantage Lithium, East West Petroleum

UPDATE: New West native David Sidoo steps down from roles at Advantage Lithium, East West Petroleum

A Vancouver businessman who grew up in New Westminster has taken a leave of absence from his role as president and CEO of two companies amid allegations he paid $200,000 to have people take the SATs on behalf of his sons.
New Westminster trustees decide policy revisions need more work

New Westminster trustees decide policy revisions need more work

The New Westminster school board has decided to postpone a decision on policy changes that a former board member said could “handcuff” trustees.
System 'rigged' for the rich, says New Westminster-Burnaby MP

System 'rigged' for the rich, says New Westminster-Burnaby MP

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian delivered a blunt message for the federal government today – help people living in poverty.
Facebook and Instagram facing outages

Facebook and Instagram facing outages

Facebook and Instagram users may have noticed a few glitches on their accounts on Wednesday. In fact, Facebook users around the world were reporting outages, including being unable to send messages or create new posts.
New Westminster residents give council an earful on 2019 budget

New Westminster residents give council an earful on 2019 budget

Longtime New Westminster residents Christopher Bell and Bill Zander had some company in council chambers Monday night.
China ramps up pressure on Canada in Meng case

China ramps up pressure on Canada in Meng case

As Huawei CFO extradition looks to drag on, observers warn of more retaliation
Man skips trial for Craigslist securities fraud. Now he's going to jail

Man skips trial for Craigslist securities fraud. Now he's going to jail

It turns out going to your own trial is a really good idea. A man arrested in Toronto last year after not appearing for trial on B.C. Securities Act charges has been sentenced to 15 months in jail.
B.C. floats plans for immunization registry

B.C. floats plans for immunization registry

Vaccination record could mitigate future outbreaks