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COVID-19 puts a damper on international education growth in New West

COVID-19 puts a damper on international education growth in New West

Just when the New Westminster school district was poised to re-grow its international student program, along came COVID-19.
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TransLink to start collecting bus fares again

TransLink to start collecting bus fares again

No more free rides: TransLink announced Monday that they will resume fare collection on all buses, along with front-door boarding, starting June 1.
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This is how to survive family time during lockdown: psychologist

This is how to survive family time during lockdown: psychologist

‘The best guideline I can offer is: facts not fear’
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Anmore man launches Chore App — a gamified way to put your kids to work

Anmore man launches Chore App — a gamified way to put your kids to work

The Chore App, now in Beta testing, can turn household drudgery into fun for kids, says an Anmore game developer
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Hundreds of B.C. hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Hundreds of B.C. hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says some sectors won't reopen until they're confident they can operate safely
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New West arts council charts a new course through COVID-19

New West arts council charts a new course through COVID-19

First it was large festivals and theatre productions shutting down in the face of bans on gatherings of more than 250 people. Then it was smaller events as the gathering limit was lowered to 50. Then, suddenly, it was everything.
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Extra arts funding unlikely in New West schools next year

Extra arts funding unlikely in New West schools next year

A $180,000 investment in arts education won't likely be part of the 2020/21 budget, as the school district is facing extra financial pressures in the face of COVID-19
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Restaurants and bars get a break on liquor licences

The provincial government announced Friday that they would be temporarily deferring renewal charges for licenses expiring between now and June 30 until Sept. 30.
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New Westminster hospital's COVID fight gets help from Burnaby firefighters

New Westminster hospital's COVID fight gets help from Burnaby firefighters

Doctors at Royal Columbian Hospital will soon have new equipment to help seriously ill COVID-19 patients breathe, thanks to a sizeable donation from Burnaby firefighters.
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80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

The polling numbers come as the federal government moves to ban more than 1,500 weapons, including semiautomatic, large-magazine rifles used to shoot at a rapid fire.
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