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New West police board, council will tackle police reform in September

New West police board, council will tackle police reform in September

The New Westminster police board and city council are planning to delve in to issues around police reform in September.
Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

While immigration has been a Canadian advantage long before the pandemic hit, it is more important than ever in Canada’s economic recovery during COVID-19, according to the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration.
Opinion: Wearing a mask incorrectly just as bad as no mask at all

Opinion: Wearing a mask incorrectly just as bad as no mask at all

I sought the Great Outdoors on Saturday by going up to the trails around the lakes of Whistler. I popped into one of the village’s shops to rent a bike and a helmet.
Letter: This is how we made our New West street safer in just 6 weeks

Letter: This is how we made our New West street safer in just 6 weeks

Editor: This morning, six weeks from initiating traffic advocacy efforts, we now have our street (400 block of Fader Street) marked by the City of New Westminster as local traffic only and there are fewer cars moving down our residential road.
These are the top-10 foods ordered for delivery in B.C.

These are the top-10 foods ordered for delivery in B.C.

We have access to just about any kind of food imaginable at our fingertips here in B.C. thanks to a number of delivery platforms and apps that connect us with our favourite local restaurants.
Eric Akis: Summer soup stocked with garden veggies, topped with pistou

Eric Akis: Summer soup stocked with garden veggies, topped with pistou

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I, like everyone else, have moments where I’m anxious about what’s going on. That’s when I like to get moving and get my brain occupied with other things — like heading out in search of local produce.
Restaurant staff should be required to wear masks, says restaurant group president

Restaurant staff should be required to wear masks, says restaurant group president

The president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association says it's time association members made it mandatory for all staff to wear face masks.
New West mayor signs resiliency declaration

New West mayor signs resiliency declaration

Mayor Jonathan Cote has signed on to the 2020 Declaration for Resilience in Canadian Cities.

Metro Vancouver parks see massive increase in visits this year

Park use is up 85% at Colony Farm in Coquitlam, 67% at Belcarra and 35% at Minnekhada in Port Coquitlam
Two New West employees make the $200,000 club in 2019

Two New West employees make the $200,000 club in 2019

Annual report details council and staff expenses