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Photos: Here's who won New Westminster's 2022 Platinum Awards

Photos: Here's who won New Westminster's 2022 Platinum Awards

Elaine Su is New Westminster's 2022 Citizen of the Year.
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Help these New Westminster organizations on Giving Tuesday 2022

Help these New Westminster organizations on Giving Tuesday 2022

Check out the local groups that could use your help today — and beyond.
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'I'm ashamed': Former body builder sentenced for Metro Vancouver crimes

'I'm ashamed': Former body builder sentenced for Metro Vancouver crimes

The offences took place across Metro Vancouver, including Burnaby, New Westminster and Coquitlam. In one case, the former bodybuilder tried to escape on a bus after stealing a power washer and air conditioner.
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Letter: Rentals shouldn't be up to strata council 'busybodies'

Letter: Rentals shouldn't be up to strata council 'busybodies'

If we don't deal with B.C.'s housing crisis, the whole country will suffer.
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'Impactful winter storm': Weather Network forecasts 'significant snow' for Metro Vancouver

'Impactful winter storm': Weather Network forecasts 'significant snow' for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement due to snowfall, plunging temperatures, and powerful winds.
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Minister asked to halt deportation of New Westminster family

Minister asked to halt deportation of New Westminster family

"Let them stay" — that's the simple plea at the heart of a slew of holiday cards heading to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.
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Letter: Strata changes are the right approach — and I'm an owner

Letter: Strata changes are the right approach — and I'm an owner

This owner has a message for the critics: Renters are not the great unwashed.
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Letter: B.C. housing plan attacks owners' democratic rights

Letter: B.C. housing plan attacks owners' democratic rights

If government overrules strata owners' wishes, what's next?
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Letter: Forcing strata owners to allow rentals is a deal-breaker

Letter: Forcing strata owners to allow rentals is a deal-breaker

'If this legislation is passed, I will not vote NDP in a provincial election again.'
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'Confluence of bad air': How climate change is undermining B.C.'s air quality

'Confluence of bad air': How climate change is undermining B.C.'s air quality

In 2021, 16 municipalities exceeded provincial or federal air quality standards for PM 2.5, ozone or sulphur dioxide. Experts say climate change is driving a worrying trend.
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