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New Westminster seeks new provincial advocate for renters

New Westminster seeks new provincial advocate for renters

New Westminster is hoping to drum up support for the creation of a new provincial renters advocate. City council has passed a motion by Coun. Chuck Puchmayr to seek support from the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and the Union of B.C.
TransLink: Major delays on Metro Vancouver transit due to weather

TransLink: Major delays on Metro Vancouver transit due to weather

TransLink says there are numerous transit delays throughout the Lower Mainland due to poor road conditions. While a number of routes have cleared this morning, the transportation authority has tweeted a number of particularly long delays.
Fraser Heath confirms 17th measles infection related to Vancouver outbreak

Fraser Heath confirms 17th measles infection related to Vancouver outbreak

Fraser Health has confirmed that there is a new case of measles in the Lower Mainland, which brings the total number of infections to 17.
You can savour the best of B.C. whisky during a guided tasting this week

You can savour the best of B.C. whisky during a guided tasting this week

Whisky & Words takes place this Friday, March 8 on International Women’s Day, and the event will feature some of the finest spirits from across the globe.
CANINE CONNECTION: Tired of snits and fits? Get Fido to sit

CANINE CONNECTION: Tired of snits and fits? Get Fido to sit

Socializing your puppy is fundamental to ensuring a happy, confident and well-adjusted dog for life.
Stuff just got real in the B.C. Legislature spending scandal

Stuff just got real in the B.C. Legislature spending scandal

A real heavy-hitter has been brought in to clear up what’s been happening at the BC Legislature. A former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada is going to investigate allegations of spending abuses.
New West science cafe event explores making stem cells

New West science cafe event explores making stem cells

Café Scientifique is a series of informal discussions connecting research to important issues of interest to the community. The latest event is March 15 in New Westminster.
The New Westminster school district just bought 522 Fader St.

The New Westminster school district just bought 522 Fader St.

The New Westminster school district has taken its first step towards building a new middle school in Sapperton. On Tuesday, the district announced it had purchased a .
Eight free or affordable ways to enjoy Las Vegas

Eight free or affordable ways to enjoy Las Vegas

Whether you're looking for vintage or value, Vegas has a lot to offer -- besides casinos -- both on and off the Strip
Poverty advocates ask for transit relief

Poverty advocates ask for transit relief

Don Creamer found himself in a circle of fines and bureaucracy a few years ago that prevented him from getting his BC Identification Card (BCID), and consequently from using the library and community centre.