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Coquitlam urges residents to make sure they have an emergency kit handy

The city is calling on residents to be ready in case of a disaster — all part of Emergency Preparedness Week
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Surrey’s police force faces recruitment and financial questions amid pandemic

Surrey’s police force faces recruitment and financial questions amid pandemic

Surrey City Hall has already poured $5.4 million into the new Surrey Police Department and does not intend to stop
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Fewer drivers on roads not an excuse to speed: ICBC

Fewer drivers on roads not an excuse to speed: ICBC

Drivers are reminded to resist speeding even though there are fewer vehicles on the road. ICBC and the B.C. government are launching a campaign to urge drivers to slow down this month after noticing an increase of vehicles speeding since B.C.
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Green Party calls on Canadian health authorities to recommend face masks in public

Green Party calls on Canadian health authorities to recommend face masks in public

The call for mass-adoption of masks has taken a backseat to recommendations around social distancing, which have proven more effective, according to B.C. health officials.
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New West Progressives propose curbside library pickup service

New West Progressives propose curbside library pickup service

The New West Progressives are calling on the City of New Westminster to launch a curbside library pickup service.
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New Westminster wants to learn from its COVID-19 response

New Westminster wants to learn from its COVID-19 response

New Westminster is in the throes of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also looking ahead to the recovery phase.
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At least one person hurt as fire torches New West housing complex

At least one person hurt as fire torches New West housing complex

One person was taken to hospital following a fire Monday night in New Westminster. Firefighters were called out at around 8:30 p.m. to a townhouse complex at 111 Wood St. and South Dyke Rd in Queensborough.
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New West residents urged to help out on Giving Tuesday

New West residents urged to help out on Giving Tuesday

A special day of global generosity today (May 5) is designed to respond to the unprecedented need arising from COVID-19
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COVID-19 highlights need for homeless shelter for seniors

COVID-19 highlights need for homeless shelter for seniors

City of New Westminster has “outstanding” response to seniors in COVID crisis
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New Westminster gets grant for food program at St. Barnabas Church

New Westminster gets grant for food program at St. Barnabas Church

The City of New Westminster has received a $50,000 grant to help feed some citizens impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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