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Dad dies saving daughter on Father's Day at a B.C. waterfall

Dad dies saving daughter on Father's Day at a B.C. waterfall

The 46-year-old man from the Lower Mainland died after he jumped in to save his daughter, who had slipped
Group urges B.C. to set up hotline for reporting racism in health system

Group urges B.C. to set up hotline for reporting racism in health system

Métis Nation B.C. is urging the province to set up a hotline for health-care workers or members of the public to report racism they experience or witness in the health system. Clara Morin Dal Col, president of Métis Nation B.C.
New West actually had cleaner air in 2019: report

New West actually had cleaner air in 2019: report

New Westminster residents enjoyed cleaner air and clearer skies throughout 2019, with a total of zero days under an air quality advisory – a welcome change after two summers of unprecedented wildfire smoke, according to a new report.
Cops respond to ‘shots fired’ report in New West roommate attack

Cops respond to ‘shots fired’ report in New West roommate attack

An attack on a roommate in New Westminster ended in the arrest of one male, according to police.
B.C. tourism industry bets on a staycation summer

B.C. tourism industry bets on a staycation summer

Sector hopes British Columbians will help offset the revenue loss of international visitors
B.C. will move to Phase 3 of its reopening plan next week

B.C. will move to Phase 3 of its reopening plan next week

'We're hopeful that the modelling that we see next week will allow us to lift internal travel restrictions, and when I say internal, that means within Canada.'
New West groups seek changes to pedestrian and cyclists routes around new bridge

New West groups seek changes to pedestrian and cyclists routes around new bridge

Walking up and down and all around isn’t a good way to encourage walking and cycling around the Pattullo Bridge.
New West mourns death of longtime resident and school trustee Lisa Graham

New West mourns death of longtime resident and school trustee Lisa Graham

Many community members are mourning the death of former school trustee and proud New West resident Lisa Graham. Graham, who was born and raised in New Westminster, served four terms on the New Westminster school board. She passed away June 18.
Surrey’s IT police system gamble could nearly double transition costs: expert

Surrey’s IT police system gamble could nearly double transition costs: expert

City assuming it can keep using RCMP’s systems, but if it can’t, the extra price tag could be $32.5 million
Construction will disrupt traffic on this busy New West road

Construction will disrupt traffic on this busy New West road

Construction will alter traffic on a busy New Westminster street for about a week. Bosa’s Pier West site is still under construction and the company outlined some traffic pattern changes that start today (June 19) connected to the project.