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'Masked bandit' raccoon thief steals wallet in New West

'Masked bandit' raccoon thief steals wallet in New West

The raccoon thief remains at large. 🦝
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New Westminster’s first woman firefighter to retire after 22-year career

New Westminster’s first woman firefighter to retire after 22-year career

“I felt like I'd entered another universe.”
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Altercation at Richmond EV charging station leads to drug charges

Altercation at Richmond EV charging station leads to drug charges

Two New Westminster residents will be in Richmond Provincial Court on Sept. 7 to face drug charges.
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Five places to escape the city – while you’re still in the city

Five places to escape the city – while you’re still in the city

Get that get-out-of-the-city vibe at some of these greenspaces in New West
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Booze being rationed at BC Liquor Stores

Booze being rationed at BC Liquor Stores

Restrictions will apply to all products except for beer.
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Fireworks festival to light up New West skies this summer

Fireworks festival to light up New West skies this summer

Hyack Festival Association launches new Farewell to Summer Fireworks Festival on Aug. 27
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This New West artist's quilts are always given away for free

This New West artist's quilts are always given away for free

Meet Evelyn Gingrich, who has given away over 50 quilts to friends, family and those in need in the last several years. The few she kept for herself are now on display at her first solo show in New Westminster.
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'Need to reduce': Moving to a plant-based diet could help Canada reach climate goals

'Need to reduce': Moving to a plant-based diet could help Canada reach climate goals

The way Canadians eat could be a major help or hindrance to Canada's 2030 climate targets. If the majority of Canadians consumed less meat, Canada could cut its emissions in half by 2030, a new report shows.
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New Westminster COVID-19 case count drops again

New Westminster COVID-19 case count drops again

We still don't know how many actual cases there are, but the trend line is heading back down.
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COVID-19 metrics decline in B.C.

COVID-19 metrics decline in B.C.

COVID-19 deaths, cases, hospitalizations, ICU patient counts all fall
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