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Charges laid in crash that killed teens on Burnaby-New Westminster border

Charges laid in crash that killed teens on Burnaby-New Westminster border

Cory Robert Brown, 27, has been charged with criminal negligence causing death, flight from police and driving while prohibited in a crash that killed Burnaby's Yabsrat Habtamu Ytatek, 17, and Vancouver's Samir Olyad Suleiman Ali, 18, last July.
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Mini soccer court in New West? "It's an interesting new concept."

Mini soccer court in New West? "It's an interesting new concept."

Passionate soccer fan pitches “soccer court” concept in New Westminster
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Get your art on: 10 hands-on summer art activities in New West

Get your art on: 10 hands-on summer art activities in New West

From tots to seniors, there's something on offer for everyone in New West this summer.
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Letter: Canada's leaders need to help us overcome 'capitalist greed'

Letter: Canada's leaders need to help us overcome 'capitalist greed'

What do we really need rather than just want? It's time to accept some inconveniences, this writer says.
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Fraser River at risk: New West city council opposes pipeline expansion project

Fraser River at risk: New West city council opposes pipeline expansion project

New West council to again voice concerns about “devastating impacts” of Trans Mountain pipeline project
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It takes a village: 7 activities for New West preschoolers and parents

It takes a village: 7 activities for New West preschoolers and parents

Connect with other local families at these summer outings.
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Letter: New West mayor is spirited, passionate — but never authoritarian

Letter: New West mayor is spirited, passionate — but never authoritarian

Patrick Johnstone is doing a good job with grace and wit, this writer says.
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New Westminster house prices far outpace income, data shows

New Westminster house prices far outpace income, data shows

A detached home in New West will set you back $1.5 million — 19 times more than the median household income.
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More summer heat on the way for New Westminster

More summer heat on the way for New Westminster

It could feel like 30 C again by the end of the week.
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Keith Baldrey: B.C. boundary shuffle will help keep election timetable on track

Keith Baldrey: B.C. boundary shuffle will help keep election timetable on track

Slated addition of new ridings that tilt in BC NDP’s favour will likely tamp down urge to call early vote.
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