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Hardest-hit B.C. sectors keep fingers crossed for a real reopening

Hardest-hit B.C. sectors keep fingers crossed for a real reopening

After many economic mirages and false starts, B.C.’s most pandemic-damaged sectors, from nightclubs to conventions, are banking on loosened COVID-19 rules.
Can New Westminster push COVID vaccination rates any higher?

Can New Westminster push COVID vaccination rates any higher?

We're still ahead of the B.C. curve, but just 64% of adults have their booster doses, and only 45% of children are fully vaccinated.
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 28 in past three days

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 28 in past three days

Province records six more COVID-19 deaths in past three days
New West Royals U15 A1 hockey team wins gold at BC championships

New West Royals U15 A1 hockey team wins gold at BC championships

New Westminster U15 hockey team goes 6-0 in provincial championships
Pediatric vaccination rates stall in New Westminster as Omicron drags on

Pediatric vaccination rates stall in New Westminster as Omicron drags on

Just 67% of New West kids have one dose of COVID vaccine, while 45% have two.
Letter: It's nearly impossible to find a family doctor. A phone call isn't enough

Letter: It's nearly impossible to find a family doctor. A phone call isn't enough

A patient speaks out getting shuffled from clinic to clinic after his doctor retired.
2021 heat wave sparks changes to lawn watering regulations

2021 heat wave sparks changes to lawn watering regulations

New West water shortage response bylaw to limit lawn watering to once a week
Opinion: BC NDP shouldn't be 'bragging' about making life more affordable

Opinion: BC NDP shouldn't be 'bragging' about making life more affordable

Gas prices, house prices and food prices all skyrocketing.
Omicron isn't gone: New Westminster COVID-19 test positivity still high

Omicron isn't gone: New Westminster COVID-19 test positivity still high

At 16%, New West's test positivity is among the worst in Metro Vancouver.
Marking a month: Rally supporting Ukraine draws hundreds to downtown Vancouver (PHOTOS)

Marking a month: Rally supporting Ukraine draws hundreds to downtown Vancouver (PHOTOS)

One of those in attendance is headed to the war's front.