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Minter: Early plantings to attract birds and pollinators to our gardens

Minter: Early plantings to attract birds and pollinators to our gardens

Master gardener Brian Minter: "It’s time to look at our gardens in quite a different way."
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Letter: A New West resident's lament for plastic bags

Letter: A New West resident's lament for plastic bags

This New Westminster letter writer explains they prefer plastic shopping bags as they can be used for everyday use at home.
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B.C. grants $500K for multi-use pathway in this New West neighbourhood

B.C. grants $500K for multi-use pathway in this New West neighbourhood

The new 1.5 km extension will improve cyclist and pedestrian access near the Queensborough bridge.
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Letter: Finding solace — and solutions — in Canada's child care deserts

Letter: Finding solace — and solutions — in Canada's child care deserts

This letter writer believes the Canadian government needs to invest more "sufficient funding" to ensure families have options.
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BBB: How to choose a tax preparer in Canada

BBB: How to choose a tax preparer in Canada

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has listed some tips to consider ahead of the April 30 personal income tax deadline.
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Opinion: Time for a new B.C. public transit investment plan

Opinion: Time for a new B.C. public transit investment plan

More rapid options need to be sped up as part of the new plan for a province-wide transit strategy, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) claims.
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New West basketball 'leader' receives CCAA nationals award

New West basketball 'leader' receives CCAA nationals award

Jettie McLaughlin-Sakaki led by example in her final season with the Douglas College Royals' women's basketball team.
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B.C. wildlife's first newborns of the year are facing challenges

B.C. wildlife's first newborns of the year are facing challenges

Here's how you can help.
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Letter: It's time for a change in B.C. government, New West resident claims

Letter: It's time for a change in B.C. government, New West resident claims

"Do you really want another four more years" of B.C. NDP in provincial power, this letter writer asks.
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Photos: New West Farmers Market kicks of its 15th season in Tipperary Park

Photos: New West Farmers Market kicks of its 15th season in Tipperary Park

An Easter-themed block party celebrated the return of the farmers market in New Westminster.
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