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Baldrey: Children, family ministry is the toughest file in B.C.'s government

Baldrey: Children, family ministry is the toughest file in B.C.'s government

There have been 14 ministers in the role since its creation in 1996. Why columnist Keith Baldrey believes they've been "judged harsher" than any other MLA.
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New West council rejects request for report from mayor on Dubai trip

New West council rejects request for report from mayor on Dubai trip

New Westminster Progressives councillors say details are needed about mayor’s trip to climate change conference in Dubai but other councillors say they’ve already received answers to all of those questions.
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New Westminster poised to approve 7.7 per cent tax hike for 2024

New Westminster poised to approve 7.7 per cent tax hike for 2024

In a 5-2 vote, New West city council has directed staff to prepare bylaws incorporating a 7.7 per cent tax increase for 2024.
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New West police appeal for dash-cam footage after driver ran away from a collision

New West police appeal for dash-cam footage after driver ran away from a collision

If you were at Sixth and McBride on Sunday afternoon, you may be able to help the New Westminster police with a crash investigation.
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New West byelection candidates: why they'd be a good school trustee

New West byelection candidates: why they'd be a good school trustee

New West voters will election a new trustee next month: The four candidates share their thoughts on why they'd bring to the school board table.
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The week ahead in New West: What’s up Jan. Jan. 22 to 28?

The week ahead in New West: What’s up Jan. Jan. 22 to 28?

Entertainment and politics are among the happenings in New Westminster in the week ahead
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Column: Ottawa must slim down bloated bureaucratic belly

Column: Ottawa must slim down bloated bureaucratic belly

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation believes, regardless of who's in power, the federal government needs to cut its day-to-day spending.
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Minter: Pruning — the secret to a clean, fresh garden

Minter: Pruning — the secret to a clean, fresh garden

Master gardener Brian Minter: Sharpen your blades now and you'll be ready to trim for when the coldsnap ends.
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New West school trustee candidates weigh in on safety in schools

New West school trustee candidates weigh in on safety in schools

What to the four candidates running in the New Westminster school board byelection have to say about safety in schools?
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New West Salmonbellies' future solidified at junior 'A' lacrosse draft

New West Salmonbellies' future solidified at junior 'A' lacrosse draft

The Bellies held four of the opening picks in the 2024 draft, including Riley Alexander at first overall.
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