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Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools

Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools

Boys alleging they were sexually and physically abused by priests already known to be child abusers want to know why those men wound up teaching again.
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How to sketch New West’s Fraser river?

How to sketch New West’s Fraser river?

Artist Jason Wright will teach the basic techniques to turn New Westminster’s landmark waterbody into an artwork, at Arts Council's Sketching Series.
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'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

According to a recent study, that attitude is putting both the environment and people at risk.
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Photos: See what Car Free Day looked like in New Westminster

Photos: See what Car Free Day looked like in New Westminster

Food, music and fun for folks of all ages took to Columbia Street on Saturday. Were you there?
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New West Pride seeks allies as it braces for anti-trans protests

New West Pride seeks allies as it braces for anti-trans protests

2SLGBTQIA+ allies are invited to serve as "bystander observers" to help de-escalate possible protests.
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B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

BC Dental Association notes no dentist is guaranteed to be on future boards of new regulator, set to launch Sept. 1.
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New Westminster strata dispute over recycling is a tale of two neighbours

New Westminster strata dispute over recycling is a tale of two neighbours

One neighbour at a Royal Avenue townhouse complex took a tenant's Styrofoam and plastic out of a flat-cardboard-only bin and sent him a text warning him about the banned items; the other went straight to the strata to tell.
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Veteran New West councillor aims to become city's next mayor

Veteran New West councillor aims to become city's next mayor

Chuck Puchmayr to run as an independent in mayoral contest against Community First and New West Progressives candidates
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Beat the heat in New Westminster right now: 5 ideas

Beat the heat in New Westminster right now: 5 ideas

Pools, ice cream and spray parks are calling your name.
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Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits

Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits

People suspecting they have counterfeit kits should not use them and can report them to Health Canada.
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