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Sapperton proposal to add storeys 'too muddled': Coun. Puchmayr

Sapperton proposal to add storeys 'too muddled': Coun. Puchmayr

New Westminster city council wants more clarity on a plan that could see a tower increase from 21 to 35 storeys. Wesgroup Properties has applied for a zoning bylaw text amendment for the comprehensive development zoning at 100 Braid St.
Emergency response centre closes in New West

Emergency response centre closes in New West

Folks who had found temporary shelter at the emergency response centre in New West have now moved on to new, temporary homes. In May, a 40-bed emergency response centre opened in the Massey gymnasium at New Westminster Secondary School.
Petition calls for TransLink to make masks mandatory on public transit

Petition calls for TransLink to make masks mandatory on public transit

'[TransLink] claims to have a plan in place but it does not seem like it is being enforced,' wrote the petitioner.
Anti-gang task force targets new criminal operation in B.C.

Anti-gang task force targets new criminal operation in B.C.

A new anti-gang police task force, specifically targeted at a new criminal operation called “Brothers Keepers,” has been working behind the scenes in B.C. for two years.
Burnaby opposes replacement route for Fortis's Patullo Bridge gas line

Burnaby opposes replacement route for Fortis's Patullo Bridge gas line

According to city staff, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure won't allow FortisBC to attach the pipeline to the replacement bridge
Science World to reopen its doors on August 1

Science World to reopen its doors on August 1

“We look forward to welcoming our community back to the iconic dome."
Update: Lawyers see uptick in immigration inquiries from Hong Kong

Update: Lawyers see uptick in immigration inquiries from Hong Kong

Canada affords no special measures for now, despite security law
Half of Canadians expect second wave lockdown: poll

Half of Canadians expect second wave lockdown: poll

A slim majority say they expect the financial fallout to be worse the second time around.
B.C. health officials give tips for safe sex during the COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. health officials give tips for safe sex during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sex during a global pandemic can be risky business, but the BC Centre for Disease Control has some helpful tips to help those looking to get down. And surprisingly, those tips involve "glory holes." Earlier this year, Provincial Health Officer Dr.
Vancouver to Toronto passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure

Vancouver to Toronto passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure

A recent bulletin posted to the Public Health Agency of Canada's flagged list warns of possible exposures on a recent Air Canada flight