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New West utility getting a new name

The New Westminster Electric Utility Commission is staying current by getting a new name to reflect its expanding role.

Jul 10, 2018 8:05 AM Read more >

Counting crows: their caw-cawll to action lets them gang up on much bigger ravens

UBC's Benjamin Freeman finds there's strength in numbers when a crow's up against its enemy

Jul 9, 2018 7:00 PM Read more >

Elections BC outlines thresholds for anti-Site C petition

An initiative by a Vancouver Island man to cancel the Site C dam project needs at least 10% support from every electoral district in B.C. to move forward.

Jul 9, 2018 3:34 PM Read more >

New West endorses traffic plan for Sapperton and Massey-Victory Heights

Getting through Sapperton can be a nightmare some days but the city hopes a new plan will lead to improvements in the coming years.

Jul 9, 2018 2:35 PM Read more >

I love you, Corgi: Life's a beach for canine contest champs

Meet the Corgi Beach Day costume and race winners

Jul 9, 2018 12:45 PM Read more >

Starbucks customers in Vancouver will be among first to join its strawless revolution

Starbucks is eliminating single-use plastic straws

Jul 9, 2018 7:12 AM Read more >

New West clears path for heritage project in Queen’s Park

A longtime heritage advocate is proposing to create a “heritage win” by relocating homes to a large lot on Queens Avenue. Steve Norman lives in a 5,596-square-foot 1910 house at 218 Queens Ave.

Jul 8, 2018 11:05 AM Read more >

New Westminster committed to greening of city fleet

New Westminster wants to lead the way in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions with its vehicle fleet. Alternate fuels and electric vehicles are among the things the city is considering as part of its plan to reduce greenhouse gases.

Jul 7, 2018 1:05 PM Read more >

Transit Police launch campaign to prevent sexual assault

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are bringing back an ad campaign this month hoping to reduce the number of sexual assaults on public transit.

Jul 7, 2018 10:07 AM Read more >

Homeless dog finds refuge at Bowen Island's recycling depot

Peanut showed up eight years ago. She still won't let people near her but she knows they are there for her

Jul 7, 2018 6:29 AM Read more >

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