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New Westminster schools budget $500K for substitute teachers, EAs

New Westminster schools budget $500K for substitute teachers, EAs

SD40 has seen high levels of staff absences through COVID-19, but it's hoping to see that level off next year.
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New West prepares plan to respond to extreme heat and address “shortcomings”

New West prepares plan to respond to extreme heat and address “shortcomings”

More than two dozen New Westminster residents died during 2021 heat dome
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Emergency planning: New West wants folks to mobilize and create social networks

Emergency planning: New West wants folks to mobilize and create social networks

New Westminster encouraging residents to make plans during Emergency Preparedness Week
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Another New Westminster school trustee won't run for re-election

Another New Westminster school trustee won't run for re-election

Mark Gifford's name won't be on the ballot, but he'll be backing Community First.
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B.C. bartender has 25 drinks, gets head injury, sues bars

B.C. bartender has 25 drinks, gets head injury, sues bars

A bartender is suing various Vancouver pubs for allegedly over-serving him after he consumed 25 drinks, fell and sustained a head injury in 2016.
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Heritage Grill owner to seek seat on New Westminster city council

Heritage Grill owner to seek seat on New Westminster city council

Paul Minhas will run for New Westminster city council on New West Progressives slate
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New West firefighters support province’s expansion of cancer coverage

New West firefighters support province’s expansion of cancer coverage

"There are so many chemicals in smoke... That is what is killing firefighters.”
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New Westminster shut out of B.C. capital funding for new schools

New Westminster shut out of B.C. capital funding for new schools

But there's hope on the horizon for a future Fraser River elementary school.
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Food trucks heading to New West on May long weekend

Food trucks heading to New West on May long weekend

More than two dozen food trucks and other vendors expected to attend Braid StrEAT Food Experience
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Video: Seth Rogen got acrylic nails to match his gloop

Video: Seth Rogen got acrylic nails to match his gloop

Blue and green are definitely his colour.
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