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Tiny New West had more illicit drug overdose deaths than Coquitlam in 2018

Tiny New West had more illicit drug overdose deaths than Coquitlam in 2018

New Westminster saw a rise in the number of illicit drug overdose deaths in in 2019. More work is needed to end the opioid health care crisis in B.C., says a Fraser Health medical health officer.
Here’s how you can have your say on edible weed, extracts and topicals before legalization

Here’s how you can have your say on edible weed, extracts and topicals before legalization

Proposed federal framework includes hard caps on THC levels, restrictions on labelling and ensuring all packaging is kid proof
The New Westminster school district’s new consultation tool is up and running

The New Westminster school district’s new consultation tool is up and running

The New Westminster school district is trying something new this year to improve community engagement in its budget planning process.
Tainted blood scandal revisited in CBC miniseries

Tainted blood scandal revisited in CBC miniseries

‘That happened in Canada? How does that happen in Canada?’
B.C. Ferries closing Duke Point terminal for one weekend this month

B.C. Ferries closing Duke Point terminal for one weekend this month

Travellers heading to and from Vancouver Island via ferry later this month will find a weekend where things are not operating as usual. B.C. Ferries announced Jan.
Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Who knew saving animals could be so sweet? The most delicious week of the year - the BC SPCA’s Treat Week - is almost here.
Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island is regularly featured in documentaries and “top 10” lists that discuss Metro Vancouver’s best tourism attractions.
Here’s what happening at the New Westminster school board meeting this week

Here’s what happening at the New Westminster school board meeting this week

Kids are back in class and the New Westminster school board is ready to get back to work. Tomorrow night trustees return to the board table for an education policy and planning committee meeting, the first meeting of 2019.
Metro Vancouver forecast calls for snow in parts of the region tomorrow

Metro Vancouver forecast calls for snow in parts of the region tomorrow

While it is sunny in the city today, the Vancouver weather forecast is calling for freezing rain and snow tomorrow, Jan. 8.
Buckle up for wild ride as teachers and province bargain over student funding

Buckle up for wild ride as teachers and province bargain over student funding

How province funds students with special needs remains contentious