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Trudeau thanks lab professionals during National Medical Laboratory Week

Trudeau thanks lab professionals during National Medical Laboratory Week

From the pots and pans to the sirens that echo through the streets every evening, this week is dedicated to thanking medical laboratory professionals working behind-the-scenes during COVID-19.
New West Record takes home silver at Ma Murrays

New West Record takes home silver at Ma Murrays

The New Westminster Record was looking to make it a three-peat in B.C.’s prestigious community newspaper awards competition.
PPE 'shortage' still being felt in B.C. seniors care: survey

PPE 'shortage' still being felt in B.C. seniors care: survey

While there has been some improvement in the supply of personal protective equipment for those working in B.C.
New West Progressives host 'virtual' food drive

New West Progressives host 'virtual' food drive

The New West Progressives political party has started a fundraiser to provide support for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, which operates a hub in New Westminster.
Care-home visiting rules could ease in summer

Care-home visiting rules could ease in summer

B.C.’s top doctor hopes to ease COVID-19 restrictions on visitors at seniors’ residences and hospitals this summer, allowing at least one family member to visit a loved one.
Ikea releases its famous Swedish meatball recipe

Ikea releases its famous Swedish meatball recipe

As its stores and cafeterias are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ikea is sharing the recipe for its signature Swedish meatballs – and they won’t be as difficult to assemble as the company’s furniture.
B.C. confirms 95 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,948

B.C. confirms 95 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,948

There have been an additional two deaths, bringing B.C.'s provincial total to 100.
Jack Knox: Woman awakes to be told she had died months ago

Jack Knox: Woman awakes to be told she had died months ago

Wilma Williams had a rough start to her Monday. “I got up in the morning and I was 80 years old,” she says. “But by the time I read my mail, I was dead.
Some small businesses get rent relief; 75% reduction for three months

Some small businesses get rent relief; 75% reduction for three months

Canada’s new rent-relief program for small businesses is going to make a “huge difference,” says a downtown Victoria business owner.
New West mayor appeals to Ottawa on behalf of TransLink

New West mayor appeals to Ottawa on behalf of TransLink

New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote is appealing to the federal government for financial support for transit services in Metro Vancouver.