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Omicron BA.2 is here – but it hasn't moved the needle on vaccination in New Westminster

Omicron BA.2 is here – but it hasn't moved the needle on vaccination in New Westminster

Folks aren't flocking for booster shots or kids' vaccines, even in highly vaccinated New Westminster.
New West recovery program receives funding to help women and girls overcome addiction

New West recovery program receives funding to help women and girls overcome addiction

Province provides funding to Westminster House Society
Opinion: Premier parrots ‘freedom convoy’ cult talking points by telling us not to be ‘afraid’

Opinion: Premier parrots ‘freedom convoy’ cult talking points by telling us not to be ‘afraid’

Anti-vaccine mandate protests have focused on not being "afraid" of COVID-19.
How should New Westminster schools spend your money?

How should New Westminster schools spend your money?

School District 40 is looking for input from families, staff and community members as it sets out its 2022/23 budget.
Safety alert: Canada-wide norovirus outbreak linked to consumption of raw B.C. oysters

Safety alert: Canada-wide norovirus outbreak linked to consumption of raw B.C. oysters

Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, cramping, chills, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, and usually occur 12-48 hours after consumption.
New West mayoral candidate calls for local referendum on Olympics

New West mayoral candidate calls for local referendum on Olympics

Ken Armstrong wants residents to have a say about proposed Olympic bid
North Shore snowpack levels good news for Metro summer water supply

North Shore snowpack levels good news for Metro summer water supply

Healthy snowpack levels and cool spring temperatures spell good news for summer reservoir levels in Metro Vancouver.
New West seeks funding to help address homelessness

New West seeks funding to help address homelessness

Funding sought for food, drop-ins and outreach, toilets and more
One illicit drug toxicity-related death suspected in New West in February

One illicit drug toxicity-related death suspected in New West in February

Suspected toxic drug death in February follows five deaths in January