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Metro Vancouver wastewater workers strike over wage dispute

Metro Vancouver wastewater workers strike over wage dispute

The union, which represents roughly 670 Metro Vancouver workers, set up picket lines at four facilities after ongoing wage negotiations broke down Friday.
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From a rainy Tuesday to a sunny weekend: This week’s weather in New West

From a rainy Tuesday to a sunny weekend: This week’s weather in New West

No snow in New Westminster: The temperature will drop this week — but unlike the Interior, no snow is forecast for the Lower Mainland
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Baldrey: Looking at B.C.'s popularity polls a year out from the 2024 election

Baldrey: Looking at B.C.'s popularity polls a year out from the 2024 election

We may be viewing the classic "better dance with the devil you know than the one you don't" analogy, according to Keith Baldrey.
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Photos: Douglas College Royals' 2023 soccer finales a tune-up for playoffs

Photos: Douglas College Royals' 2023 soccer finales a tune-up for playoffs

The New Westminster post-secondary's teams are looking for redemption after falling short of conference titles and national championship berths in 2022.
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The week ahead in New West: What's happening Oct. 23 to 29?

The week ahead in New West: What's happening Oct. 23 to 29?

Around Town: Entertainment and school board offerings happening this week in New Westminster
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Deadline looms for New West, Burnaby commuters to have say on regional transit's future

Deadline looms for New West, Burnaby commuters to have say on regional transit's future

TransLink is looking for input on improving its plan for the Burrard Peninsula Area, which includes New Westminster and Burnaby.
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Minter: Unique décor pumpkins and squash

Minter: Unique décor pumpkins and squash

Are all your jack-o-lanterns orange? Master gardener Brian Minter says white, yellow and green pumpkins can spruce up your Halloween display.
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Heritage New West urging council to reconsider freeze on applications

Heritage New West urging council to reconsider freeze on applications

A Closer Look: To freeze or unfreeze heritage revitalization agreement applications in the Queen’s Park heritage conservation area?
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BBB: Three scams B.C.'s small business owners need to avoid

BBB: Three scams B.C.'s small business owners need to avoid

Small Business Week: Research whose contacting you, train your employees and inspect all invoices.
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Opinion: Eby should copy Manitoba NDP's gas tax cut

Opinion: Eby should copy Manitoba NDP's gas tax cut

One NDP government should turn to another NDP government for inspiration, Carson Binda writes.
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