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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall below 800

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall below 800

Lower COVID-19 hospital counts give impetus for loosened health restrictions.
New West council concerned about sewer project’s impacts on downtown businesses

New West council concerned about sewer project’s impacts on downtown businesses

“They can’t be abusing the merchants in the downtown that are already struggling”
B.C. lifting many COVID-19 restrictions for the vaccinated only

B.C. lifting many COVID-19 restrictions for the vaccinated only

Province shifting to a long-term COVID-19 management strategy
New West proclaims Feb. 23 as Anti-Bullying Day

New West proclaims Feb. 23 as Anti-Bullying Day

Council in brief
Vancouver researchers develop a 'coating' for your clothes that can ward off viruses like COVID-19

Vancouver researchers develop a 'coating' for your clothes that can ward off viruses like COVID-19

The coating could be used to fight everything from E. Coli to stinky armpits
Opinion: Getting back to 'business as usual' doesn't mean COVID-19 risk is low

Opinion: Getting back to 'business as usual' doesn't mean COVID-19 risk is low

As we anticipate easing public health restrictions, it’s easy to be lulled into a false sense of security.
Hundreds turn out to say farewell to Canada Games Pool

Hundreds turn out to say farewell to Canada Games Pool

Memory booths, mementos and a visit the pool one last time part of the day’s fun
New Westminster schools' FSA results above B.C. outcomes

New Westminster schools' FSA results above B.C. outcomes

Improving numeracy results remains a focus for New Westminster school district
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at one-month low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at one-month low

39 outbreaks remain active in health-care facilities and seniors' homes.
'Thank you health care workers': Posters, hearts adorn Royal Columbian Hospital entrance for Valentine's Day

'Thank you health care workers': Posters, hearts adorn Royal Columbian Hospital entrance for Valentine's Day

New Westminster mom, daughter and friends teamed up to create colourful posters to share the love with front-line workers