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Teacher's comments about Islam net reprimand

Teacher's comments about Islam net reprimand

Vancouver teacher removed Facebook posts “insulting" to major religions
Vaping panel night out in New West

Vaping panel night out in New West

The Parents’ Night Out Committee is hosting A Panel on Vaping on Tuesday, Mar. 3 at the Justice Institute of BC.
New Westminster Secondary School right on schedule, according to superintendent

New Westminster Secondary School right on schedule, according to superintendent

New Westminster Secondary School is on time and on budget, according to Karim Hachlaf, the school district superintendent. “I’m thrilled to say that we continue to be on schedule.
Coronavirus racism Q and A: UBC professor speaks out

Coronavirus racism Q and A: UBC professor speaks out

A virus is a virus, but humans have a long history of turning their fear of disease into unwarranted panic about people and places.
Lotto Max mega $70-million jackpot up for grabs

Lotto Max mega $70-million jackpot up for grabs

An estimated $90 million in total top prizes in Tuesday’s draw
Overdose calls in B.C. increase despite drop in drug deaths

Overdose calls in B.C. increase despite drop in drug deaths

Vancouver recorded 245 overdose deaths in 2019
New West fire department’s big 'ol tent has gotta go - but not just yet

New West fire department’s big 'ol tent has gotta go - but not just yet

Ask City Hall
Vehicle stolen from New West parking lot crashes into pond

Vehicle stolen from New West parking lot crashes into pond

A recent vehicular crime spree traveled from Chilliwack, through New Westminster, and out to Abbotsford, according to Chilliwack RCMP.
Why, yes, $70 million would come in handy

Why, yes, $70 million would come in handy

Some $90 million is up for grabs in Tuesday Lott Max draw, including a potential top individual prize of $70 million
Burnaby councillor calls for expanding ICBC amid strata insurance crisis

Burnaby councillor calls for expanding ICBC amid strata insurance crisis

A Burnaby councillor is calling on the provincial government to expand the mandate of ICBC to include strata insurance amid a crisis that has seen rates climb as much as 300% in one year.