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Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Keith Baldrey reflects on the big stories out of Victoria this past year, including housing legislation, health facility closures and the rise of the B.C. Conservatives.
Detour ahead: New West traffic changes coming up in 2024

Detour ahead: New West traffic changes coming up in 2024

Navigating New West in 2024: Major road closures coming up for Pattullo Bridge project
Letter: Why do New West-Burnaby intersections bring out the worst in drivers?

Letter: Why do New West-Burnaby intersections bring out the worst in drivers?

A letter writer believes local motorists should be more careful as both cities are becoming more "congested."
Minter: Cut flowers — and understanding their healing effects

Minter: Cut flowers — and understanding their healing effects

Cut flowers are the "new hugs" as they often trigger "feel-good" hormones, explains master gardener Brian Minter.
New West council divided on continuation of climate action levy

New West council divided on continuation of climate action levy

Should New Westminster's climate action reserve fund be used to minimize the property tax hikes – or reserved for climate action initiatives?
New West mayor, councillor named to these Metro committees in 2024

New West mayor, councillor named to these Metro committees in 2024

Here are the portfolios Mayor Patrick Johnstone and Coun. Nadine Nakagawa will provide input over the next year for regional services and infrastructure.
Letter: Merry Christmas, New West first responders!

Letter: Merry Christmas, New West first responders!

This letter writer would like to wish a happy holiday season to New Westminster first responders and hospital workers.
New West minor hockey team scores big in its support of sick children

New West minor hockey team scores big in its support of sick children

BC Children’s Hospital gets generous donation from New Westminster Minor Hockey team
New West resident Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill was a trailblazer for Indo-Canadians

New West resident Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill was a trailblazer for Indo-Canadians

Dr. Gill, 92, received the Order of B.C. in 1990 and is remembered for his commitment to improving living conditions in nearly 30 villages in India.
Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

The PETA Foundation has written a series of alternate food options to help stop the spread.