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New West bookstore presents Haida storyteller at Indigenous market

New West bookstore presents Haida storyteller at Indigenous market

New West Craft Indigenous Market features Indigenous art, goods, services and entertainment
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There's magic hidden in the heart of New Westminster

There's magic hidden in the heart of New Westminster

Shawn Farquhar serves up world-class magic at Hidden Wonders, a secret speakeasy venue in downtown New West.
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Watch: Old Richard McBride Elementary School building comes down

Watch: Old Richard McBride Elementary School building comes down

Time-lapse video captures the last moments of the landmark 1929 building.
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Metro Vancouver elder abuse scam resurfaces, with 20 known cases

Metro Vancouver elder abuse scam resurfaces, with 20 known cases

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers is raising awareness about an elder abuse scam this BC Seniors' Week.
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New West puts up a good fight in Mayors' Food Bank Challenge

New West puts up a good fight in Mayors' Food Bank Challenge

What's happening Around Town? We're Number 2!
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New West couple lends a hand to Hyack parade participants

New West couple lends a hand to Hyack parade participants

What's happening Around Town? Couple covers registration fees for many parade entries
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Rising construction costs threaten Metro Vancouver affordable housing projects

Rising construction costs threaten Metro Vancouver affordable housing projects

The added costs will eat away at the $100 million the regional government has budgeted for the next decade to build affordable housing projects, according to a report.
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Indigenous teachers get a boost in New Westminster job hunt

Indigenous teachers get a boost in New Westminster job hunt

Teachers who self-identify as Indigenous can get preferential consideration, thanks to a new agreement between the school district and the teachers' union.
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New Westminster school ballots will stay in alphabetical order

New Westminster school ballots will stay in alphabetical order

Sorry, candidates with Z last names, randomized ballots won't be used in October after all.
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New West thrift store hits the mother lode with spicy donation

New West thrift store hits the mother lode with spicy donation

What's happening Around Town? Thrift shop receives an "unbelievable" donation of salt and pepper shakers
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