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If you receive 'free' Amazon packages, it's likely a 'brushing' scam

If you receive 'free' Amazon packages, it's likely a 'brushing' scam

So, you got some unexpected and unordered free stuff from Amazon delivered right to your doorstep. Don't celebrate.
Safe consumption site and safe drug supply being considered in New West

Safe consumption site and safe drug supply being considered in New West

Grim overdose statistics in B.C. and New West
79% of Canadians think face masks should be mandatory in public places

79% of Canadians think face masks should be mandatory in public places

The poll also finds that nearly three quarters of Canadians agree that they support vaccinations against COVID-19 being mandatory once a vaccine is developed.
‘Blossom bandits’ leave New West staff #heartbroken

‘Blossom bandits’ leave New West staff #heartbroken

For the horticultural team at the City of New Westminster, making the city more beautiful through flowers is a labour of love.
Passengers warned over COVID exposure on two more flights through YVR

Passengers warned over COVID exposure on two more flights through YVR

One flight came from South Korea and another left to Edmonton
New Westminster Rent Bank helps renters during pandemic

New Westminster Rent Bank helps renters during pandemic

The New Westminster Rent Bank has seen a surge in requests for loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family of Canada Day Lotto millionaire thought he was joking

Family of Canada Day Lotto millionaire thought he was joking

Surinderpal Gill has been playing the lottery since he came to Canada 26 years ago, and after winning Lotto 6/49’s $1 million Guaranteed Prize on Canada Day this year, he’ll always have fond memories about July 1.
B.C. consumers ‘extremely susceptible’ to advance fee loan scams, warns BBB

B.C. consumers ‘extremely susceptible’ to advance fee loan scams, warns BBB

British Columbians are “extremely susceptible” to advance fee loan scams – one of the riskiest scams in Canada – to which they are losing at least $1,000 each, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Fraser Health reports outbreak of C. difficile at Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health reports outbreak of C. difficile at Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health has detected an outbreak of Clostridioides difficile infection at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. The health authority added the outbreak to its list of current outbreaks on July 14.
Gun seized after driver bolts from New West CounterAttack roadblock

Gun seized after driver bolts from New West CounterAttack roadblock

A weapon was seized after a driver tried to flee a New Westminster Police Department CounterAttack roadblock on Sunday. Police set up a roadblock in the 900 block of McBride Blvd. early Sunday morning. At around 1:50 a.m.