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New Westminster hits high-risk mark on air quality health index

New Westminster hits high-risk mark on air quality health index

You have official permission to not go for a jog this morning. New Westminster has hit a “high risk” point on the air quality health index this morning, with a reading of 7 (on a 10-point scale) as of 8 a.m.
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Here's how to breathe a little easier in Metro Vancouver's bad air

Here's how to breathe a little easier in Metro Vancouver's bad air

Are you finding the air quality hard on your health? Metro Vancouver is offering up some tips to help people cope with the poor air. Currently the region is under an air quality advisory stemming from elevated levels of fine particulate matter.
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BC SPCA overrun with evacuated animals as fires spread

BC SPCA overrun with evacuated animals as fires spread

An estimated 60 animals arrive at Metro Vancouver shelters
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B.C. sends federal government a save-our-forests call for help

B.C. sends federal government a save-our-forests call for help

"Urgent situation" prompts call for help with 600 wildfires currently burning
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British Columbians back use of red light cameras to catch speeders: survey

British Columbians back use of red light cameras to catch speeders: survey

Research Co. conducts online survey to assess residents' opinions about types of automated speed enforcement
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Here's why you'll want to head to Front Street this weekend

Here's why you'll want to head to Front Street this weekend

New West set to unveil new public art
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Beware the air out there, New West

Beware the air out there, New West

Yes, that’s smoke in the air. New Westminster residents woke up to a haze over the river again this morning.
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In-N-Out Burger will be in Metro Vancouver for one day only

In-N-Out Burger will be in Metro Vancouver for one day only

Southern California’s beloved burger chain makes pit stop at Langley classic car show
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Use your library card to get discounted fare to the PNE

Use your library card to get discounted fare to the PNE

Next Wednesday, Vancouver's Fair at the PNE is opening its gates at a discounted rate for all avid readers. With a partnership between the annual summer fair, Raise a Reader, Tim Hortons and Public Library InterLINK, any fair-goer presenting a B.C.
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B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis, starts accepting applications for retail stores

B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis, starts accepting applications for retail stores

Mark-up will be in addition to 10% excise tax, GST, PST and possibly a cost-recovery fee
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