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This ‘hair ice’ phenomena was found on a B.C. tree

This ‘hair ice’ phenomena was found on a B.C. tree

The fine, silky ice only forms on decaying or dead wood
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RCMP release photo of suspect who allegedly exposed his genitals to a 10-year-old girl

RCMP release photo of suspect who allegedly exposed his genitals to a 10-year-old girl

An unknown man allegedly grabbed a girl’s hoodie from behind and then proceeded to expose his genitalia
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Largest SkyTrain station upgrade in history opens to public on Saturday

Largest SkyTrain station upgrade in history opens to public on Saturday

The massive upgrade will improve the passenger experience on the SkyTrain
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The New Westminster school district's new food program kicks off next week

The New Westminster school district's new food program kicks off next week

Qayqayt, Queen Elizabeth and Queensborough Middle will be the first schools to take part
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Backyard birders can take part in count

Backyard birders can take part in count

The 22nd Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will take place from Friday, Feb. 15 through Monday, Feb. 18.
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Cotton candy sunset paints Vancouver skies (PHOTOS)

Cotton candy sunset paints Vancouver skies (PHOTOS)

The city was treated to another spectacular display at sunset
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New Westminster to consider becoming a sanctuary city

New Westminster to consider becoming a sanctuary city

New Westminster will explore the idea of becoming a sanctuary city so people who are in “immigration limbo” can access services in the community without fear. At Monday’s council meeting, council supported a motion by Coun.
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New West police hosting info sessions soon on how to join the force

New West police hosting info sessions soon on how to join the force

The New Westminster Police Department is hosting two information sessions next week for people thinking of applying to become officers. The NWPD has two sessions set for Feb. 5 to provide information and answer questions. Here are the links: The Feb.
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Female international students seen as ‘easy targets’ for sexual assault: MOSAIC

Female international students seen as ‘easy targets’ for sexual assault: MOSAIC

When a Canadian-born college women chooses to disclose a sexual assault, they tend to turn to their mothers or female peers first.
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If NDP loses Nanaimo byelection, vote could be called this year: professor

If NDP loses Nanaimo byelection, vote could be called this year: professor

If the NDP loses Wednesday’s byelection, the government could decide to call a general election this year, says a Royal Roads political scientist.
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