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You can savour the best of B.C. whisky during a guided tasting this week

You can savour the best of B.C. whisky during a guided tasting this week

Whisky & Words takes place this Friday, March 8 on International Women’s Day, and the event will feature some of the finest spirits from across the globe.
CANINE CONNECTION: Tired of snits and fits? Get Fido to sit

CANINE CONNECTION: Tired of snits and fits? Get Fido to sit

Socializing your puppy is fundamental to ensuring a happy, confident and well-adjusted dog for life.
Stuff just got real in the B.C. Legislature spending scandal

Stuff just got real in the B.C. Legislature spending scandal

A real heavy-hitter has been brought in to clear up what’s been happening at the BC Legislature. A former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada is going to investigate allegations of spending abuses.
New West science cafe event explores making stem cells

New West science cafe event explores making stem cells

Café Scientifique is a series of informal discussions connecting research to important issues of interest to the community. The latest event is March 15 in New Westminster.
The New Westminster school district just bought 522 Fader St.

The New Westminster school district just bought 522 Fader St.

The New Westminster school district has taken its first step towards building a new middle school in Sapperton. On Tuesday, the district announced it had purchased a .
Eight free or affordable ways to enjoy Las Vegas

Eight free or affordable ways to enjoy Las Vegas

Whether you're looking for vintage or value, Vegas has a lot to offer -- besides casinos -- both on and off the Strip
Poverty advocates ask for transit relief

Poverty advocates ask for transit relief

Don Creamer found himself in a circle of fines and bureaucracy a few years ago that prevented him from getting his BC Identification Card (BCID), and consequently from using the library and community centre.
Vancouver forecast calling for periods of snowfall tonight through Friday

Vancouver forecast calling for periods of snowfall tonight through Friday

While the sun is shining in the Lower Mainland this morning, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for a chance of snowfall tonight. Environment Canada calls for a 70 per cent chance of periods of wet snow and rain throughout the night.
Meng Wenzhou extradition hearing starts today

Meng Wenzhou extradition hearing starts today

Legal bid to turn over Huawei CFO to U.S. authorities could drag on for years
Portion of downtown New West park to close as overpass work begins

Portion of downtown New West park to close as overpass work begins

A portion of Westminster Pier Park will be closed to the public starting this Friday. But the good news is that it’s closing because extensive work is happening for the much-needed Sixth Street overpass.