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We Deserve to Work: Self-advocates bring play to New Westminster

We Deserve to Work: Self-advocates bring play to New Westminster

There are half a million people with intellectual disabilities of working age in Canada — but only 25% of them have jobs.
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Chat about books and music at this groovy New West bookstore

Chat about books and music at this groovy New West bookstore

Bored of adding books to your online cart? Pick up a dog-eared classic, and listen to a vinyl record at the city's newest bookstore, Groove Cat Books and Records.
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New Westminster trustees bid farewell to school board

New Westminster trustees bid farewell to school board

Mary Lalji, Mark Gifford and Anita Ansari wrapped up an eventful stint in office on Tuesday night.
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This fundraiser will help buy much-needed equipment for Royal Columbian Hospital

This fundraiser will help buy much-needed equipment for Royal Columbian Hospital

Group of Five returns with its first fundraiser in support of RCH in more than two years – and you’re invited
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Explore The Grief of Green at New Westminster gallery

Explore The Grief of Green at New Westminster gallery

Artist Julia Soderholm reflects on how we look to the earth for solace in times of uncertainty.
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Letter: B.C. needs to get serious about protecting its forests

Letter: B.C. needs to get serious about protecting its forests

We have the power to mitigate climate change — but we can't afford to wait.
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'Absolutely crazy': B.C. photographer gets 8-page spread in National Geographic

'Absolutely crazy': B.C. photographer gets 8-page spread in National Geographic

Martin Gregus was also featured in Geo France. His work features photographs from a Canadian polar bear expedition in the summer.
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Parents plead for future of New West school daycares

Parents plead for future of New West school daycares

Finding a downtown location for displaced child-care centres is a priority for the school district, the superintendent says.
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Watch: Accidental fire in Surrey shakes up some New West homes

Watch: Accidental fire in Surrey shakes up some New West homes

Surrey RCMP say no injuries were reported in waterfront explosion that rocked some New West homes on Monday night
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Burnaby real estate licence tutor violated non-compete agreement with ex-employer

Burnaby real estate licence tutor violated non-compete agreement with ex-employer

Quick Pass Master Tutorial School Ltd. has successfully sued ex-contractor Li Min (Richard) Zhao for starting his own Mandarin-language tutoring service for people who want to pass UBC's real estate licence exam.
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