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Five New West council members get roles on Metro Van committees

Five New West council members get roles on Metro Van committees

Coun. Nadine Nakagawa to serve on three Metro Vancouver standing committees and Coun. Jaimie McEvoy to serve on two – including finance,
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New West resident calls for comprehensive bike lane network – not a piecemeal approach

New West resident calls for comprehensive bike lane network – not a piecemeal approach

Engagement for Active Transportation Network projects on Seventh Street completed and being analyzed by New Westminster staff.
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Line of Duty death service honours longtime New Westminster firefighter

Line of Duty death service honours longtime New Westminster firefighter

New Westminster firefighter and training captain Dave Phillips: “He made the ultimate sacrifice.”
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New West police investigating a pedestrian fatality on McBride Boulevard

New West police investigating a pedestrian fatality on McBride Boulevard

Police investigation is underway after a driver struck a pedestrian on McBride Boulevard this morning.
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Two cannabis shops in New West want to relocate from approved locations

Two cannabis shops in New West want to relocate from approved locations

A cannabis store in Queensborough hope to relocate to downtown New Westminster and a Sapperton store that’s yet to open wants a new location on East Columbia Street.
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Time-capsule reveal planned for World’s Largest Tin Soldier in New West

Time-capsule reveal planned for World’s Largest Tin Soldier in New West

A time capsule located inside the World’s Largest Tin Solider on New Westminster’s waterfront may be opened on Feb. 14, 2025 – Valentine’s Day.
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New West to become first B.C. city restricting the delivery of graphic abortion images

New West to become first B.C. city restricting the delivery of graphic abortion images

Abortion-related flyers will need to be in opaque envelopes that have a warning and sender’s address when being distributed in New Westminster.
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New data shows slight uptick for average monthly New West apartment rent

New data shows slight uptick for average monthly New West apartment rent

New West renters are still paying higher than B.C.'s average price per month.
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Opinion: B.C. must prioritize timely access to cancer drugs

Opinion: B.C. must prioritize timely access to cancer drugs

Patients and families are tired of waiting, representatives from the CanCertainty Coalition claim.
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Minter: Gift ideas for the gardeners in your life

Minter: Gift ideas for the gardeners in your life

When it doubt, garden store gift cards are always a crowd pleaser, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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