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Spotted: Giant insect like a cross between moth and tarantula

Spotted: Giant insect like a cross between moth and tarantula

Chantal Contorines was walking to her car when her daughter Sofia spotted an enormous insect on the pavement under a tree. “What is that, Mom?” asked the nine-year-old. Contorines didn’t have a clue.
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New West movie theatre sets reopening date, won't make you wear a mask

New West movie theatre sets reopening date, won't make you wear a mask

The movies are coming back to New Westminster. Hot on the heels of Cineplex announcing it was reopening its theatres, Landmark Cinemas has announced the theatre at the New Westminster SkyTrain station will reopen.
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Vancouver Coastal Health warns of COVID-19 exposure to strip club visitors

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of COVID-19 exposure to strip club visitors

Brandi's Exotic Show Lounge says it has temporarily closed to address 'some concerns from VCH.'
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British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians are being warned about some hand sanitizer products manufactured in Mexico, which may contain a potentially toxic ingredient.
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‘Conditions are deplorable’: Mexican diplomat calls for oversight for B.C. migrant workers

‘Conditions are deplorable’: Mexican diplomat calls for oversight for B.C. migrant workers

Mexican consul general in B.C. calls for Mexico's migrant workers to be afforded the same rights as Canadian workers
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Dentists work to clear backlog after months-long closures

Dentists work to clear backlog after months-long closures

Dentists are busy catching up on backlogs of patients as pandemic restrictions lift across the region.
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New West affordable housing proposal generates concerns

New West affordable housing proposal generates concerns

Connaught Heights and Queensborough targeted for projects
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Canadian travel confusing? Check out this interactive map

Canadian travel confusing? Check out this interactive map

Tourism roundtable puts map together with details on what's open and what travel restrictions are in place
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Don't cut clerical hours for New West home learners: union

Don't cut clerical hours for New West home learners: union

The union representing support staff in the New Westminster school district is keeping the pressure on over cuts to clerical staff hours.
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UPDATE: New West resident launches online petition about SkyTrain noise

UPDATE: New West resident launches online petition about SkyTrain noise

Do you think SkyTrain is noisier than ever before? If so, you’re not alone. Chris Marsella launched the Stop Excessive New West SkyTrain Noise! petition on change.org or June 25, with a goal of getting 100 signatures.
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