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Uber also reveals expanded ride-hailing service area across Metro Vancouver

Uber also reveals expanded ride-hailing service area across Metro Vancouver

Uber is now serving a wider expanse of the Metro Vancouver region as of today
Password changes needed after data breach, says SFU

Password changes needed after data breach, says SFU

Personal information has been affected following a data breach at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Agreement on Wet’suwet’en title hasn’t stopped protests

Agreement on Wet’suwet’en title hasn’t stopped protests

Agreement to expedite Wet'suwet'en rights and title recognition doesn't resolve dispute over Coastal GasLink
UPDATE: Coronavirus risk low, New West school superintendent stresses

UPDATE: Coronavirus risk low, New West school superintendent stresses

New Westminster School District received new guidelines for cleaning and decontamination recently regarding the novel coronavirus, according to Karim Hachlaf, the school district’s superintendent.
Starting this month, you'll be able to use your debit card at B.C. Ferries ticket booths

Starting this month, you'll be able to use your debit card at B.C. Ferries ticket booths

Drivers and foot passengers will be able to tap their debit and credit cards at B.C. Ferries ticket booths in coming weeks once new technology is introduced throughout the fleet.
St. Patrick's Day meals are more than green beer and potatoes

St. Patrick's Day meals are more than green beer and potatoes

There are a number of novelty consumables that consistently reappear in the marketplace during the days leading up to March 17. These will most undoubtedly include items such as green tinted beverages like beer and milkshakes for example.
New West seeks performers for Canada Day in Queen's Park

New West seeks performers for Canada Day in Queen's Park

The City of New Westminster is looking for performers for Canada Day 2020. The city is seeking individual and group acts to submit proposals to perform during the city’s celebrations at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, July 1.
Column: How this reporter got scammed by a phishing email and what it could cost her

Column: How this reporter got scammed by a phishing email and what it could cost her

Tri-City News reporter Diane Strandberg, who has reported on phishing scams, let herself get scammed. Now, she has some advice
LifeLabs fights bid for report on cyberattack in wake of data breach

LifeLabs fights bid for report on cyberattack in wake of data breach

LifeLabs is taking the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia to court, claiming the commissioner cannot compel the firm to hand over a third-party report into an October 2019 cyberattack due to solicitor-client privilege.
Opinion: Smart density will grow New West and keep prices lower

Opinion: Smart density will grow New West and keep prices lower

New Westminster is growing. The city is increasingly attracting young, diverse professionals and their families, new businesses and an array of exciting new bars, restaurants, and social spaces.