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Metro council salary increases double that of average worker and inflation

Metro council salary increases double that of average worker and inflation

Biggest increases occurred in Anmore, Port Moody, Vancouver, New Westminster and White Rock
Black bear dies in fall from tree after being tranquilized by conservation service

Black bear dies in fall from tree after being tranquilized by conservation service

A bear died last week after being tranquilized by a conservation officer, climbing a tree and falling to her death, confirmed the Conservation Officer Service. On Monday, Oct.
New Westminster has been named an 'age-friendly' city - here's why

New Westminster has been named an 'age-friendly' city - here's why

The Royal City was recognized as an age-friendly community at the Seniors Festival.
B.C. has 173 paid applications for private cannabis-retail stores; 0 licences

B.C. has 173 paid applications for private cannabis-retail stores; 0 licences

New statistics show it is likely a pipe dream to have any private cannabis-retail stores by year’s end
New Westminster seeks ways to engage with community

New Westminster seeks ways to engage with community

New Westminster is working on ways to reach out into the community and engage with citizens. The city continues to work to implement a public engagement strategy that was approved by council in December 2016.
Can I blaze before my flight? YVR says yes

Can I blaze before my flight? YVR says yes

Vancouver’s international airport says people are welcome smoke weed in its designated smoking areas post-legalization, but the Airport Authority is reminding travellers that crossing international borders with the plant is still not allowed regardle
Solar gardens continue to grow in New Westminster

Solar gardens continue to grow in New Westminster

New Westminster is rapidly warming up to urban solar gardens.
Police arrest New Westminster man for collecting child porn

Police arrest New Westminster man for collecting child porn

Police are recommending charges against a New Westminster man connected to the discovery of images depicting child sexual abuse.
UPDATE: Warrant issued in New West Iced Capp rage case

UPDATE: Warrant issued in New West Iced Capp rage case

Police have identified the man caught in a surveillance footage screaming at employees at a New Westminster Tim Hortons last month. Alan Sam Deguillaume, 28, is wanted on a B.C.
New West tenants invited to renoviction info meeting

New West tenants invited to renoviction info meeting

An upcoming meeting is taking aim at renovictions that are displacing New West tenants from their homes. The Vancouver Tenants Union, ACORN and the B.C.