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Column: Surviving the bittersweetness of Christmas — and life

Column: Surviving the bittersweetness of Christmas — and life

"The holiday season brings our families and friends, the past and the present into focus and with it both smiles and tears," says Davidicus Wong, M.D.
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BBB: Don't let a 'secret sister' swindle you this holiday season

BBB: Don't let a 'secret sister' swindle you this holiday season

What the Better Business Bureau (BBB) needs you to know about "secret sister" scams and how to avoid them.
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New West seniors grateful for friendship and a warm meal

New West seniors grateful for friendship and a warm meal

River’s Reach Pub rolls out the red carpet for Seniors Services Society and supports New Westminster seniors.
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Line of Duty Death Service honouring life of New West firefighter

Line of Duty Death Service honouring life of New West firefighter

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services retired training captain Dave Phillips (aka Super Dave) died Nov. 20 of an occupational cancer.
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Metro Vancouver weather: When will La Niña impact the B.C. south coast?

Metro Vancouver weather: When will La Niña impact the B.C. south coast?

La Niña years often include low-elevation snowfall and below-average temperatures.
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Everything to know about viewing one of the year's top meteor showers in Metro Vancouver

Everything to know about viewing one of the year's top meteor showers in Metro Vancouver

This shower is considered one of the year's best
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New West police warn public of Interac e-Transfer banking scams

New West police warn public of Interac e-Transfer banking scams

A New Westminster resident selling an item on an online marketplace was defrauded of $3,000 through an Interact e-Transfer scam.
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'Devastating': Beloved care aide in ICU after Burnaby hit-and-run

'Devastating': Beloved care aide in ICU after Burnaby hit-and-run

The driver that hit Maria Espedido, 64, as she was crossing Canada Way Wednesday morning did not stop to help.
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New West needs to update all three of its official community plans

New West needs to update all three of its official community plans

To comply with new provincial housing legislation, New Westminster must do interim updates to its three official community plans by Dec. 31, 2025.
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Should the City of New Westminster commit to ending homelessness?

Should the City of New Westminster commit to ending homelessness?

A housing needs report sparks an “uncomfortable” discussion about homelessness at a New West council meeting.
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