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New West school trustee wants board to lobby for TransLink funding

New West school trustee wants board to lobby for TransLink funding

A New Westminster school trustee wants the school board to lend its voice to a call for emergency relief funding for transit.
Starbucks joins retailer mask-wearing trend

Starbucks joins retailer mask-wearing trend

Company requests customers to wear a face-covering when entering stores as re-opening plan gets underway
BC RCMP celebrates National Police Week with virtual investigation for public

BC RCMP celebrates National Police Week with virtual investigation for public

BC RCMP is inviting the public to join them in a virtual investigation in celebration of National Police Week from May 10 to 16. National Police Week celebrates and acknowledges the work of police officers and employees across all police agencies.
Opinion: Dr. Henry said one thing. Selfish people heard another

Opinion: Dr. Henry said one thing. Selfish people heard another

Dr. Bonnie Henry had a tricky job this week when it came to her daily pressers about COVID-19. She had to discuss the B.C.
Drug research turns to artificial intelligence in COVID-19 fight

Drug research turns to artificial intelligence in COVID-19 fight

Variational AI Inc.’s bread and butter rests in novel drug discovery, specifically using artificial intelligence (AI) to compress the years-long preclinical process to perhaps a single year.
Emergency response centre set to open in New Westminster

Emergency response centre set to open in New Westminster

Stay home, stay safe has been a mantra for many folks during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that’s next to impossible for those without homes.
This New Westminster retail institution is closing forever

This New Westminster retail institution is closing forever

New Westminster’s Army & Navy store will not be reopening - ever. In fact, all five Army & Navy stores that owner Jacqui Cohen temporarily closed on March 18 will never reopen, she announced May 9.
Province urges British Columbians to reduce fire risks amid spike in deaths

Province urges British Columbians to reduce fire risks amid spike in deaths

Between Jan. 1 and April 30 the province has seen triple the number of deaths due to fire as that same period last year.
Trudeau promises money to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Trudeau promises money to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined a series of spending announcements on May 9
BC Housing tells Oppenheimer Park homeless to vacate grounds by 6 p.m. today

BC Housing tells Oppenheimer Park homeless to vacate grounds by 6 p.m. today

‘If people don’t leave the park voluntarily, police may be called upon to enforce the evacuation order’