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Takeout service a hit at New Westminster Public Library

Takeout service a hit at New Westminster Public Library

The New Westminster Public Library is serving up books, CDs and DVDs by the bag full in its new takeout service.
Does Vancouver need a memorial for the Tiananmen Square Massacre?

Does Vancouver need a memorial for the Tiananmen Square Massacre?

Massacre was part of events leading up to a significant wave of immigration that shaped Vancouver and B.C.
School playgrounds, outdoor spaces reopen in New West

School playgrounds, outdoor spaces reopen in New West

If the kids are getting a little tired of playing in the backyard, good news: school playgrounds are open for outdoor fun again.
'Efficiencies' will mean clerical cuts in New West schools next year

'Efficiencies' will mean clerical cuts in New West schools next year

CUPE lobbies to save clerical hours as trustees vote in favour of the school district's 2020/21 budget
JAK's breaks own record for food bank fundraising

JAK's breaks own record for food bank fundraising

Over the weekend, JAK’s Beer Wine & Spirits customers across B.C. stocked up on their favourite beverages and made a difference doing it for the second annual JAK’s Gives Back. JAK’s total donation to food banks across B.C.
Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

The federal government has expanded requirements for the use of face-coverings on planes, trains, ships and transit in an attempt to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Restart economy faster depending on region? Not for now, premier says

Restart economy faster depending on region? Not for now, premier says

B.C. Premier John Horgan isn’t dismissing calls for a regional approach to reopening the province amid the pandemic, but says that, for now, there remains just one plan for reopening every corner of the province at the same time.
Telus dumps Huawei’s 5G tech hours after Bell

Telus dumps Huawei’s 5G tech hours after Bell

For just a few hours Tuesday, June 2, Telus held the distinction of being the only major Canadian telecom provider still aligned with Huawei Technologies for 5G infrastructure.
Horgan defends minimum wage hike he knows is 'challenge' for business

Horgan defends minimum wage hike he knows is 'challenge' for business

B.C.'s minimum wage rose 5.4% for most job categories on June 1
New West councillor acknowledges grief of black community in death of George Floyd

New West councillor acknowledges grief of black community in death of George Floyd

As anti-racism protests continue around the world following the police killing of George Floyd, a New Westminster councillor is calling on the city to show compassion for its black employees and citizens.