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Three strong earthquakes reported in Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island

Three strong earthquakes reported in Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island

Three relatively strong earthquakes were recorded Sunday night in the Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 6.6 magnitude quake about 260 kilometres west of Tofino, followed by a 6.
New West school district set to hire additional staff

New West school district set to hire additional staff

The New Westminster school board recently approved $500,000 in extra funding to hire more staff at local schools.
Health officials investigate salmonella outbreak that may be linked to cucumbers

Health officials investigate salmonella outbreak that may be linked to cucumbers

"The outbreak appears to be ongoing, as illnesses continue to be reported"
What TransLink does and doesn’t allow on SkyTrains

What TransLink does and doesn’t allow on SkyTrains

While there are a number of things that people shouldn’t do on Translink routes, there is some confusion about exactly what isn’t allowed. For example, people are allowed to bring their bikes onboard, but capacity is limited by which line you are on.
“The blob” is back: warm water anomaly returns to B.C. waters

“The blob” is back: warm water anomaly returns to B.C. waters

While it may seem like an odd term, meteorologists say that the “the blob” may have devastating effects. What’s more, another “blob” has been spotted again in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of BC.
New West continues to develop relations with Xeni Gwet-in First Nation

New West continues to develop relations with Xeni Gwet-in First Nation

A visit to the old courthouse and a former cemetery site in New Westminster was an emotional day for members of the Xeni Gwet-in First Nation. Xeni Gwet-in First Nation is one of six Tsilhqot’in communities that make up the Tsilhqot’in Nation.
New West charts course for economic development

New West charts course for economic development

The City of New Westminster’s new economic development plan has crossed the finish line. Council recently adopted the Future Forward plan, which has been in the works since the fall of 2016.
More than 150 vehicles failed an inspection by New Westminster Police earlier this month

More than 150 vehicles failed an inspection by New Westminster Police earlier this month

A two-day vehicle inspection blitz in New Westminster has netted more than $19,000 in fines and $12,800 in bylaw tickets. The police department’s commercial vehicle enforcement and traffic units led the vehicle inspection operation between Oct.
Trapped raccoon found hanging by its skin in Richmond (Warning: graphic content)

Trapped raccoon found hanging by its skin in Richmond (Warning: graphic content)

A wildlife charity is asking people to be careful when setting animal traps, after a young raccoon was found alive and hanging from a fence in central Richmond.
Kamloops cannabis store had 800 customers on first day of legalization

Kamloops cannabis store had 800 customers on first day of legalization

Online sales topped 9,100 orders