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Two-minute video explains the new reality of B.C. wildfire season

Two-minute video explains the new reality of B.C. wildfire season

Last year saw a record 19 air quality advisories in Metro Vancouver. Currently, there are more than 500 wildfires burning across the province. Recent satellite images show B.C. smoke wafting as far as Ontario and the northern U.S.
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Two longtime New West councillors set to retire

Two longtime New West councillors set to retire

Bill Harper and Lorrie Williams set to retire
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Gofundme page started for New West man who drowned

Gofundme page started for New West man who drowned

A late-night dip in the Pitt River turned tragic last weekend when a 50-year-old New Westminster man went missing and is presumed drowned.
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Man who stalked North Van woman for 20 years loses appeal

Man who stalked North Van woman for 20 years loses appeal

A man found guilty of stalking a North Vancouver woman has failed in his appeal to have his conviction and sentence tossed out.
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Strong offshore Oregon earthquake felt in Vancouver and Sidney

Strong offshore Oregon earthquake felt in Vancouver and Sidney

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake that hit nearly 300 kilometres off the south-central coast of Oregon early this morning was strong enough to be felt in British Columbia.
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New West air still high risk - but could change be coming?

New West air still high risk - but could change be coming?

Yes, New Westminster, your air still sucks. That's the scientific verdict from this morning's sunrise, as a bright red orb rose through the haze over the Fraser River.
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Unravelling an unprecedented natural disaster – why is B.C. burning every summer?

Unravelling an unprecedented natural disaster – why is B.C. burning every summer?

UBC forestry scientist says a major re-think of forest management is needed immediately
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Facebook event calls on people to 'throw rocks at the smoke to make it go away'

Facebook event calls on people to 'throw rocks at the smoke to make it go away'

Over 14,000 people have committed to throwing rocks at the wildfire smoke
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New Westminster's police chief was the highest paid city employee in 2017

New Westminster's police chief was the highest paid city employee in 2017

New Westminster Police Department Chief Const. Dave Jones made the most money of any city employee in New Westminster last year, taking home more than $230,000.
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Part of Sixth Street will be closed this week as work continues on New West's new high school

Part of Sixth Street will be closed this week as work continues on New West's new high school

Residents living near New Westminster Secondary School can expect some road closures this week to make space for the installation of a water main to the new school.
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