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More than 43K residents in Tri-Cities, New West have voted early

More than 43K residents in Tri-Cities, New West have voted early

Have you voted yet? Advance polling for the provincial election ends on Thursday, Oct. 17. The general election is on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

New Westminster is currently home to Metro Vancouver's second least expensive price for fuel.
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Slight uptick in average monthly New West rent prices: data

Slight uptick in average monthly New West rent prices: data

New West currently hosts the fifth most expensive apartment rental price among medium-sized B.C. communities.
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Deadline looming for New West nonprofits to apply for 2025 community grants

Deadline looming for New West nonprofits to apply for 2025 community grants

Groups and charities looking to host an event in New Westminster next year can apply for up to $20,000.
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Photos: Suspect arrested in downtown New West double stabbing

Photos: Suspect arrested in downtown New West double stabbing

The victims suffered non life-threatening injuries from the incident near Columbia SkyTrain station, New Westminster police said.
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Metro Vancouver weather: First 'telltale' atmospheric river of fall to drench region

Metro Vancouver weather: First 'telltale' atmospheric river of fall to drench region

The first significant atmospheric river of the season is headed our way.
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Baldrey: Final (and some random) thoughts on the 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: Final (and some random) thoughts on the 2024 B.C. election

Get ready for what will be the biggest change in the B.C. legislature in nearly two decades, says Keith Baldrey.
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Advance polls busy in the Tri-Cities, New West over long weekend

Advance polls busy in the Tri-Cities, New West over long weekend

There are only two days left to vote early in the 2024 provincial election. Have you cast your ballot yet?
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Column: B.C. election candidates must prioritize watershed security to reduce flood risk

Column: B.C. election candidates must prioritize watershed security to reduce flood risk

The next government should commit to a three-fold plan that restores healthy floodplains in the Lower Mainland, the writers of this editorial suggest.
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Letter: Former B.C. premier's housing remarks 'a distraction,' New West mayor says

Letter: Former B.C. premier's housing remarks 'a distraction,' New West mayor says

Patrick Johnstone believes all levels of government need to pitch in to help with the current crisis.
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