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New West clinic turned into a cool music studio

New West clinic turned into a cool music studio

What do you do with an old x-ray clinic? Turn it into a music studio, of course. Robert Billard, a lifelong musician, did just that by creating Fifth Chord Studios in uptown New Westminster. The old clinic sat empty for many years.
New West to consider a residential-only development on 12th Street

New West to consider a residential-only development on 12th Street

A 40-unit residential building being proposed on 12th Street has some council members fearing the loss of commercial spaces in the neighbourhood.
Airborne transmission of COVID-19 hasn’t ‘played a major role’ in B.C. outbreaks

Airborne transmission of COVID-19 hasn’t ‘played a major role’ in B.C. outbreaks

Both Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health — where the majority of cases have occurred — say they've been able to trace the virus by treating it as if it only spreads through 'face-to-face' contact.
Health officials warn British Columbians to hold the line amid bump in cases

Health officials warn British Columbians to hold the line amid bump in cases

25 cases a day? 'That’s way above my comfort zone,' said Henry
He 'sounded so much like our grandson,' says scam victim

He 'sounded so much like our grandson,' says scam victim

A couple has lost $5,000 in a scam and is warning seniors not be sucked in to the next sad story they hear over the phone.
New West neighbourhoods compete for region’s ‘best’ in CBC challenge

New West neighbourhoods compete for region’s ‘best’ in CBC challenge

B.C.’s bracket master is back at it again with a new challenge looking for Metro Vancouver’s “best” neighbourhood.
I'm riding 800K so my wife can live. Can you help?

I'm riding 800K so my wife can live. Can you help?

We are blessed to live in a society and a part of the world where we experience a level of freedom and prosperity almost unparalleled in the history of human existence. We aren't often pushed (and then typically not far) outside our comfort zone.
Horgan’s approval ratings spike due to handling of COVID-19

Horgan’s approval ratings spike due to handling of COVID-19

But with $12.5 billion deficit announced, will those ratings stay solid? BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson seeks to burst premier's bubble by raising concerns about an 'unsustainable' economic recovery plan
Less frequent criminal record checks for retail cannabis workers

Less frequent criminal record checks for retail cannabis workers

Workers in the non-medical cannabis industry will now only have to go through security checks every five years, instead of the current two. That’s the news released today by the B.C.
Farms report record sales in 2019: B.C. government

Farms report record sales in 2019: B.C. government

Like many industries relying heavily on labour during the pandemic, the farming sector has been particularly hard hit.