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Little dogs get a home of their own in New Westminster

Little dogs get a home of their own in New Westminster

Little dogs will permanently have a place of their own in Moody Park. Earlier this year, the city cordoned off a section in Moody Park’s off-leash area to test out the separate area for small dogs.
New Westminster ups contribution to the rent bank

New Westminster ups contribution to the rent bank

New Westminster has agreed to increase its contribution to the rent bank, but wants the province to create a sustainable way of funding the program.
Fierce winds sock Island, with more to come

Fierce winds sock Island, with more to come

Ferry sailings delayed, fallen tree blocks road; hurricane-force winds could strike off Island’s west coast
Here’s how to use a naloxone kit in an opioid overdose situation

Here’s how to use a naloxone kit in an opioid overdose situation

About 200 people from all cultures, ages and backgrounds — paralleling, coincidentally, the broad demographics facing the opioid overdose — packed into the Telus tower downtown for a naloxone training session.
Video: Why neglecting your Christmas tree could be dangerous

Video: Why neglecting your Christmas tree could be dangerous

Dry Christmas trees are fire hazard, Richmond Fire-Rescue is warning residents. In a video shared on Facebook, the department shows how a light that sparks a fire on an un-watered tree can quickly ignite the whole thing.
Warning issued after fentanyl discovered in fake Xanax pills

Warning issued after fentanyl discovered in fake Xanax pills

Pills confiscated by Delta school district officials
Ten bags of toys taken from truck near Victoria Salvation Army

Ten bags of toys taken from truck near Victoria Salvation Army

Victoria police are investigating after 10 bags of donated children’s toys were stolen from a truck parked next to the Salvation Army’s Stan Hagen Centre for Families. The Quadra Street centre helps families in need with a variety of services.
Don't give the gift of the flu, says disease control agency

Don't give the gift of the flu, says disease control agency

BC Centre for Disease Control influenza experts are advising British Columbians that influenza activity is increasing as we head into the holiday period.
BBB counts off the 12 scams of Christmas

BBB counts off the 12 scams of Christmas

With the Christmas shopping season in full swing, the Better Business Bureau has released its annual list of the top 12 Christmas scams that prey on consumers. 1.
No flu vaccine? Wear a mask when visiting the hospital

No flu vaccine? Wear a mask when visiting the hospital

Health care workers and visitors are asked to wear a mask while visiting Fraser Health facilities during flu season to prevent the spread of disease