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Here's where to bring your preschooler for outdoor learning in New Westminster

Here's where to bring your preschooler for outdoor learning in New Westminster

The New West school district is expanding its StrongStart offerings – and it doesn't get much more fun than Hume Park.
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No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

Canada has officially dropped mandatory testing for COVID-19 at its borders, but will still carry out random tests.
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NWSS Wellness Centre up and running for students, families

NWSS Wellness Centre up and running for students, families

The new centre offers services and programs for middle-school and high school students, parents and the broader community.
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B.C. has eight COVID-19 deaths in past day

B.C. has eight COVID-19 deaths in past day

Number of COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals continues to decline.
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Guilty pleas scheduled in killing of woman found burning in Burnaby park

Guilty pleas scheduled in killing of woman found burning in Burnaby park

Carlo Castillo Tobias, 22, is scheduled to plead guilty to the lesser charges of manslaughter and acting as an accessory after the fact to murder in the death of New Westminster's Ma Cecilia Loreto.
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Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School gets funding for exterior upgrade

Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School gets funding for exterior upgrade

SD40 will get $2.2 million for minor capital projects in 2022/23.
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B.C. government launches review of pandemic response

B.C. government launches review of pandemic response

British Columbians have until April 20 to submit their feedback about how they have been affected by the government's response to the pandemic. 
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Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

The federal government will make an announcement tomorrow.
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An elderly man handed a Metro Vancouver woman the most adorable note on the SkyTrain

An elderly man handed a Metro Vancouver woman the most adorable note on the SkyTrain

She gave him her seat when he and his wife came in.
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'Imagine someone is taking siege to Vancouver': Ukrainian president asks Canadian leaders to imagine war in our cities

'Imagine someone is taking siege to Vancouver': Ukrainian president asks Canadian leaders to imagine war in our cities

"Justin, can you imagine hearing it?"
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