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New West council supports restrictions on numbers and locations of vape shops

New West council supports restrictions on numbers and locations of vape shops

New Westminster to explore ways to limit the locations and number of vape shops – and to encourage other cities to do the same.
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New Westminster's new aquatic and community centre wins international architectural competition

New Westminster's new aquatic and community centre wins international architectural competition

New Westminster invites community to Dec. 15 event to celebrate Prix Versailles win for təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre.
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Director-curators at New Media Gallery bid farewell to New Westminster

Director-curators at New Media Gallery bid farewell to New Westminster

The New Media Gallery is “going on hiatus” in January as its director-curators embark on a new experiment and get set to say goodbye to gallery.
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Elderly B.C. man on trial for murder in 2017 park killing

Elderly B.C. man on trial for murder in 2017 park killing

Adrianus Johannes Rosbergen is charged with the second-degree murder of Allen William Skedden.
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Sunday Night Read: 'Migration'

Sunday Night Read: 'Migration'

This short story series submission is from Gloria Parihar of Coquitlam.
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New West—Burnaby MP: Temporary holiday GST relief is not enough

New West—Burnaby MP: Temporary holiday GST relief is not enough

The two-month GST/HST break on essential goods will not do enough, says New West-Burnaby MP Peter Julian.
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Vivo Children’s Choir hosts reunion get-together and winter concert

Vivo Children’s Choir hosts reunion get-together and winter concert

The week ahead: Vivo Children’s Choir annual Christmas concert marks the retirement for its two New West founders.
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Column: B.C.'s mental health crisis needs more than just patchwork solutions

Column: B.C.'s mental health crisis needs more than just patchwork solutions

B.C. residents struggling with mental health need better, more equitable access to medications and resources, says psychiatrist Dr. Diane McIntosh.
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Column: 'You belong here' — seeking a harmonious society

Column: 'You belong here' — seeking a harmonious society

"We are each more than we appear to be to ourselves and others," says Davidicus Wong, M.D.
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BBB: Protect yourself (and your kids) from overspending on mobile game in-app purchases

BBB: Protect yourself (and your kids) from overspending on mobile game in-app purchases

Research apps and talk to your children are some tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers to avoid accumulating a large bill for mobile gaming.
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