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Gentle wash cycles could reduce your microplastic habit by 70%, finds B.C. lab

Gentle wash cycles could reduce your microplastic habit by 70%, finds B.C. lab

Synthetic clothing washed at home dumps vast quantities of harmful microplastics into the ocean every year. There are growing signs it could damage life big and small.
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Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

As illnesses rise in children, Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses personal hygiene and says health authorities are measuring school absenteeism. Meanwhile, a BC Children's Hospital heart surgeon is calling the situation a "crisis."
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B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

Through September and October, B.C. had an average of about 6,700 emergency department visits, but that daily average has increased to 6,795 visits through November.
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New West Mayor Patrick Johnstone set to take his seat at Mayors’ Council

New West Mayor Patrick Johnstone set to take his seat at Mayors’ Council

Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation to meet this week - first time since the civic election.
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B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

Dr. Bonnie Henry said masks are an important tool that should be used in situations where it makes sense, like health-care settings.
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This New West business is offering pet (or kid) photos with Santa

This New West business is offering pet (or kid) photos with Santa

Bosley’s by Pet Valu in Columbia Square is hosting a pet photos with Santa fundraiser on Nov. 27
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New West author joins Margaret Atwood on Russian banned list

New West author joins Margaret Atwood on Russian banned list

NWSS grad Maria Reva says being banned from Russia is one of the highlights of her literary career.
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More lane closures coming to the Pattullo Bridge this Thursday and Friday

More lane closures coming to the Pattullo Bridge this Thursday and Friday

You’ll be able to get to Surrey on the Pattullo – but you’ll have to find a different way back to New West
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Maintenance work prompts late-night detour to Pattullo Bridge on Nov. 15 and 16

Maintenance work prompts late-night detour to Pattullo Bridge on Nov. 15 and 16

Temporary nighttime closure of the southbound bridge connector on New West side of the Pattullo Bridge
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Monarch Place transition house featured at New Westminster Council of Women meeting

Monarch Place transition house featured at New Westminster Council of Women meeting

What’s happening Around Town? New Westminster Council of Women meets and children honour veterans
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