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Indigenous students in New West need cultural support: report

Indigenous students in New West need cultural support: report

A look at Indigenous education was part of a year-long review of inclusive practices by the New Westminster school district
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'All students can learn': New West draws up a road map to inclusion

'All students can learn': New West draws up a road map to inclusion

Special education and Indigenous education were the focus of a year-long review. Now, the New Westminster school district is looking at how to turn that review into action.
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New Westminster city and police to pursue diversity

New Westminster city and police to pursue diversity

The City of New Westminster and the New Westminster Police Department want to tackle diversity in the workplace.
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New West motorists to face bigger fines for “dooring” cyclists

New West motorists to face bigger fines for “dooring” cyclists

New West councillor: More needs to be done to protect cyclists
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Use parks responsibly this weekend, Metro Vancouver pleads

Use parks responsibly this weekend, Metro Vancouver pleads

Don’t be irresponsible. That’s the message coming from Metro Vancouver as another sunny weekend beckons.
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Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

The federal government has announced new funding to support childcare in B.C. and across Canada as the economy reopens.
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Older adults coping better with pandemic: UBC study

Older adults coping better with pandemic: UBC study

Adults in their senior years have coped better emotionally with the pandemic, compared to people in the lower age brackets, according to research released recently from UBC.
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Soft opening of New Westminster’s newest connection to riverfront coming soon

Soft opening of New Westminster’s newest connection to riverfront coming soon

Work on “complex project” continuing
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Animal art coming to Queen’s Park in New West

Animal art coming to Queen’s Park in New West

Sportsplex set for fall opening
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UPDATE: Witnesses sought in Columbia SkyTrain station incident

UPDATE: Witnesses sought in Columbia SkyTrain station incident

Anyone who saw an altercation on a platform at Columbia SkyTrain station yesterday evening is asked to contact New Westminster police.
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