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Builders working to make up time on NWSS construction

Builders working to make up time on NWSS construction

Workforce and supply chain issues have slowed work on the replacement high school during the COVID-19 pandemic, but things are looking up
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New Westminster native’s Order of B.C. ‘terminated’ after guilty plea

New Westminster native’s Order of B.C. ‘terminated’ after guilty plea

New Westminster native David Sidoo's membership in the Order of British Columbia was terminated on Friday, June 12, 2020, according to an announcement. It’s the first time someone’s Order of B.C. has been taken away from a recipient.
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Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units

Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units

Chinatown resident cites privacy concerns over use of what police call “public safety trailers”
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Site challenges won't delay Richard McBride school construction in New West

Site challenges won't delay Richard McBride school construction in New West

New West school district is working with its contractor to keep budget in line after soil conditions cause some unexpected issues
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What will New West schools look like in September?

What will New West schools look like in September?

New Westminster school district's superintendent expects remote learning to last 'for some time, in some capacity' - but local students' fall reality will depend on the provincial government's response to COVID-19
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TransLink to install sanitizer dispensers across Metro Vancouver

The move comes amid growing ridership following major declines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New West teens struggle with workloads, mental health during COVID-19 learning

New West teens struggle with workloads, mental health during COVID-19 learning

New Westminster Secondary School students are coping with heavy workloads and mental health challenges as they finish up their school year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New elementary school tops New Westminster's wish list

New elementary school tops New Westminster's wish list

Land for a new elementary school and an expansion at Fraser River Middle School are among the priority projects in the New Westminster school district's new five-year capital plan
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Langley company nets $200,000 in environmental fines

Langley company nets $200,000 in environmental fines

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New Westminster museum documents history as it happens

New Westminster museum documents history as it happens

The New Westminster Museum and Archives is hoping to hear from folks who may be interested in sharing their thoughts on something that will surely go down in the history books – COVID-19.
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