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Air Canada has temporarily suspended all flights to India from Vancouver

Air Canada has temporarily suspended all flights to India from Vancouver

Air Canada has temporarily suspended service to India after Pakistan announced that it had closed its airspace.
New Westminster taxpayers facing a 5.28 per cent tax increase in 2019

New Westminster taxpayers facing a 5.28 per cent tax increase in 2019

New Westminster residents and businesses are facing their heftiest tax hike in years. On Monday, council directed staff to prepare the 2019 financial plan bylaw, which proposes a 5.28 per cent tax increase for 2019.
New Westminster school board makes history by approving period products initiative

New Westminster school board makes history by approving period products initiative

New Westminster made history Tuesday night when it became the first school district in the province to pay for menstrual products and dispensers in all of its schools.
Vancouver forecast calls for up to 4 cm of snowfall tonight

Vancouver forecast calls for up to 4 cm of snowfall tonight

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast was calling for a chance of snow on Wednesday night, but now it calls for more snowfall than previously expected.
B.C. now has highest inflation rate in Canada

B.C. now has highest inflation rate in Canada

At 2.4 per cent, Statistics Canada's consumer price index for British Columbia is the highest in the country
Seismic work continues on Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary

Seismic work continues on Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary

Construction on one of New Westminster’s oldest schools is continuing on time and on budget, according to the school district. Last March, the New Westminster school district received $6.
Fate of Sapperton Days unknown as city rejects request for more cash

Fate of Sapperton Days unknown as city rejects request for more cash

The City of New Westminster is willing to work with the community to help with this year’s Sapperton Days street festival, but it’s not going to kick in any more cash.
Inundated B.C. pharmacists say call ahead for MMR vaccine

Inundated B.C. pharmacists say call ahead for MMR vaccine

B.C. pharmacists tell public to check in with their local pharmacies before they show up for a measles vaccine
New Westminster approves extended work hours on waterfront construction site

New Westminster approves extended work hours on waterfront construction site

Bosa Development will be able to work later into the evening on its Pier West project, but it won’t be doing any of the noisiest type of pile driving after 8 p.m.
There’s a school board meeting happening in New Westminster tonight, here’s what’s on the docket

There’s a school board meeting happening in New Westminster tonight, here’s what’s on the docket

There’s a school board meeting tonight and here’s some of the highlights from the agenda: Presentations The New Westminster Secondary School’s music auxiliary will be there to urge trustees to support a number of recommendations they say will improve