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Decriminalization for small amounts of some controlled substances coming soon

Decriminalization for small amounts of some controlled substances coming soon

Changes to possession of some illicit substances coming on Jan. 31
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This week in New West history: 'Fallen women' in need of help

This week in New West history: 'Fallen women' in need of help

We're delving into the archives to find out what was making news this week — in 1913.
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Catch aBIOTIC at New Westminster's New Media Gallery

Catch aBIOTIC at New Westminster's New Media Gallery

Technology and chemistry take viewers back to Earth's primordial beginnings in the exhibition starting Feb. 4.
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Local brewery writes a love letter to New West on its walls

Local brewery writes a love letter to New West on its walls

Steel & Oak Brewing Co.'s new tasting room is splashed with art that any New West resident will appreciate
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Rising costs for training recruits a concern for the New West police board

Rising costs for training recruits a concern for the New West police board

It’s going to cost more for the New Westminster Police Department to send recruits to the Police Academy in 2023
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New West police officers did zero street checks in 2022

New West police officers did zero street checks in 2022

Audit of street checks says none were done in 2022 in New Westminster
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Metro Vancouver Transit Police squad welcomes its newest four-legged member

Metro Vancouver Transit Police squad welcomes its newest four-legged member

Meet Norquay, a three-year-old Labrador retriever cross, who has joined the dog team to assist with the mental health of Transit Police officers and civilian staff.
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Pastor charged with New West sex offences set to appear in court

Pastor charged with New West sex offences set to appear in court

A March 1 court date has been set on three charges of sexual assault and three of sexual interference.
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Letter: International student fees are too high in Canada

Letter: International student fees are too high in Canada

"It’s a great disservice to our world that only the rich can afford to attend many of the top universities in Canada."
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Environment Canada calls for a shift in the Vancouver weather this week

Environment Canada calls for a shift in the Vancouver weather this week

Temperatures will get quite a bit colder this weekend.
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