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MLA Johal worries Richmond's birth tourism problem will be lost amidst political fray

MLA Johal worries Richmond's birth tourism problem will be lost amidst political fray

Richmond Centre Conservative MP Alice Wong says a national public consultation tour by her official opposition party will iron out details surrounding a proposed end to birth tourism that involves scrapping Canada’s longstanding and unconditional cit
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'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

The Trans Mountain pipeline project has been delivered a stunning blow by the Federal Court of Appeal.
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These are the most violent places to work in health care

These are the most violent places to work in health care

Workplace violence isn't much of an issue for most workers - but it's still an issue that needs addressing in many fields. The latest call for better protection of workers from violence is in health care.
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Here's why New West residents will be asked for more info when applying to advisory committees

Here's why New West residents will be asked for more info when applying to advisory committees

New Westminster residents applying to serve on city committees in 2019 may find they’re being asked to provide more personal information in the past – and here’s why.
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UBC has the perfect study for unhappy perfectionists

UBC has the perfect study for unhappy perfectionists

Vancouver university seeks participants to determine effectiveness of treatment program
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Province of B.C. launches class action lawsuit targeting the opioid industry

Province of B.C. launches class action lawsuit targeting the opioid industry

Lawsuit targets manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of prescription opioids
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New West seeks to be first Canadian city to establish sister community with First Nation’s community

New West seeks to be first Canadian city to establish sister community with First Nation’s community

New Westminster is hoping to become the first Canadian city to establish a sister city relationship with a First Nations community.
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Deadline approaching for Vancouver International Photography Festival submissions

Deadline approaching for Vancouver International Photography Festival submissions

Successful photos will be displayed in Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre this fall.
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Hot yoga can help an athlete's heart work more efficiently: study

Hot yoga can help an athlete's heart work more efficiently: study

Canadian Olympic women's field hockey team showed surprising results when it came to hot yoga's effect on blood plasma levels
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New Westminster set to reveal some “hidden history” this week

New Westminster set to reveal some “hidden history” this week

The City of New Westminster is unveiling a piece of its “hidden history” this week. Community members are invited to attend a ceremony commemorating the unveiling of the newly restored BC Penitentiary Cemetery on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m.
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