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New Westminster aiming to connect non-profits for betterment of the community

New Westminster aiming to connect non-profits for betterment of the community

The City of New Westminster is promoting connections within the local non-profit community. Crowdsource: Promoting Collaboration in the New Westminster Non-Profit Community is a two-hour online session taking place on Zoom on Tuesday, Sept.
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UPDATE: NWSS 'quarter' system, expanded online learning in New West's fall school plans

UPDATE: NWSS 'quarter' system, expanded online learning in New West's fall school plans

NOTE: This story was updated at 6:55 p.m. Aug. 26 with some new information from the school district.
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New West district gets $488,000 to help keep COVID-19 at bay in schools

New West district gets $488,000 to help keep COVID-19 at bay in schools

Remember that $45.6 million the B.C. Ministry of Education announced for enhanced COVID-19 health and safety protocols in schools this September? New Westminster will see $488,210 of that.
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Renters’ mental health ‘deteriorating’ as B.C. evictions ban ends: survey

Renters’ mental health ‘deteriorating’ as B.C. evictions ban ends: survey

With the province-wide ban on evictions for non-payment of rent set to end Sept. 1, the mental health of renters is “deteriorating,” according to a tenants rights group.
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Public health alert: Peaches recalled Canada-wide due to Salmonella

Public health alert: Peaches recalled Canada-wide due to Salmonella

Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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One in three people avoiding health-care workers during pandemic: UBC study

One in three people avoiding health-care workers during pandemic: UBC study

Many people who show support for healthcare workers with nightly noise-making also avoid healthcare workers throughout the day.
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Amateur sports in B.C. move step closer to returning

Amateur sports in B.C. move step closer to returning

Amateur athletes throughout B.C. will be able to engage in more organized sport activities and some competitive play this fall as the province moves to Phase 3 of the Return to Sport Guidelines.
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Use glitter to teach kids about COVID spread, say paramedics

Use glitter to teach kids about COVID spread, say paramedics

Ambulance paramedics are offering some tips to help kids and parents with COVID-19. As B.C.
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Opinion: Expect more 'Infection Fighters' vs 'Cynical Spreaders' tensions as COVID drags on

Opinion: Expect more 'Infection Fighters' vs 'Cynical Spreaders' tensions as COVID drags on

The financial penalties for undue “partying” announced by B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth are getting a world of attention right now, but it was another recent pronouncement that should give everyone pause for thought. Dr.
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Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu shot is ‘more important than ever’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
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