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New West council supports preservation of Mr. May Day’s house

New West council supports preservation of Mr. May Day’s house

Queen's Park home to get heritage designation
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COVID test positivity still sky-high around Metro Vancouver – New West at 41%

COVID test positivity still sky-high around Metro Vancouver – New West at 41%

Some local health areas in Metro Vancouver have now surpassed 50% test positivity
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Opinion: Hate symbols in convoy have no place in Canada, says New West-Burnaby MP

Opinion: Hate symbols in convoy have no place in Canada, says New West-Burnaby MP

In the past few days, during demonstrations on Parliament Hill, Canadians witnessed the vile display the hateful genocidal symbols of Nazi swastikas, and the flying of Confederate flags - symbols of racist slavery- at the very centre of Canadian demo
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You might be able to see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver

You might be able to see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver

Auroral activity will be high.
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63% of New West kids partially vaccinated against COVID

63% of New West kids partially vaccinated against COVID

But second-dose rollout is off to a slow start, as just 3% of New West kids have received their second jab
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New West fitness and pickleball programs on the move because of Canada Games Pool closure

New West fitness and pickleball programs on the move because of Canada Games Pool closure

Extended summer season coming to outdoor pools
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HEPA filtration units coming to New Westminster classrooms to combat Omicron surge

HEPA filtration units coming to New Westminster classrooms to combat Omicron surge

Skwo:wech Elementary School, the RCAP/POWER space and all the district's portables get extra filtration as COVID-19 pandemic drags on
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Vacancies in the New West fire department's two top spots

Vacancies in the New West fire department's two top spots

Chief and deputy chief have retired in recent months, weeks
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Incidental COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. are about 44% of total

Incidental COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. are about 44% of total

1,035 people now in B.C. hospitals with COVID-19 – down from yesterday's record 1,048.
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New West to consider maternity and parental leave for council members

New West to consider maternity and parental leave for council members

Aim is to enhance opportunities for folks with families to serve on city council
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