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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses Islamophobia complaint against health providers

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses Islamophobia complaint against health providers

Patient threatened to blow up Burnaby General Hospital, nurse testifies
'I really don't need the money': Man to give huge poker win to charity

'I really don't need the money': Man to give huge poker win to charity

A man who won over US$671,000 at an international poker tournament in the Bahamas doesn't plan on keeping a single cent of his unlikely winnings.
B.C. weather warning: Up to 25cm of snowfall to hit Coquihalla Highway

B.C. weather warning: Up to 25cm of snowfall to hit Coquihalla Highway

The department has issued a special weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway – Hope to Merritt
Youths urge New West council to support permanent residents’ right to vote

Youths urge New West council to support permanent residents’ right to vote

Permanent residents in Canada may be able to work, volunteer, pay taxes, and campaign and donate to election campaigns, but what they can’t do is vote. Several young people appeared before city council on Jan.
Competition watchdog urges B.C. to allow restaurants to buy from private alcohol retailers

Competition watchdog urges B.C. to allow restaurants to buy from private alcohol retailers

Current government policy forces restaurant owners to buy from government stores and at full retail price
BC Hydro says more customers hit by scams in 2018 than in the last four years

BC Hydro says more customers hit by scams in 2018 than in the last four years

BC Hydro says fraudsters posing as employees of the Crown utility conned customers out of thousands of dollars last year, making it the most scam-ridden period since frauds started gaining momentum in 2014.
New West open house set for mega-water tunnel project

New West open house set for mega-water tunnel project

An open house has been scheduled for later this month to educate New Westminster residents about a massive water infrastructure project.
Police investigating discovery of bullet casings at Queensborough Middle School

Police investigating discovery of bullet casings at Queensborough Middle School

New Westminster police are investigating the discovery of bullet casings at Queensborough Middle School. Police say that on Jan. 11, staff reported damage to two exterior doors at the school as well as bullet casings nearby.
Queen Elizabeth Elementary parents will be able to use 11 parking spots at Roma Hall

Queen Elizabeth Elementary parents will be able to use 11 parking spots at Roma Hall

The New Westminster school district has taken its first step towards alleviating the traffic problems around Queensborough schools.
Restrictions revised against BridgeMark associates in crypto-cannabis-mining-energy shares scandal

Restrictions revised against BridgeMark associates in crypto-cannabis-mining-energy shares scandal

BCSC commissioners strengthen some trade orders but find evidence lacking against several companies in alleged stock scam