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Community Comment: Have a fun and safe Halloween without the fireworks

Community Comment: Have a fun and safe Halloween without the fireworks

I love a good fireworks display just like the next guy, but this story is a reminder that fireworks and firecrackers can be terribly frightening for dogs
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B.C.'s first provincial health officer fighting for safe supply of heroin

B.C.'s first provincial health officer fighting for safe supply of heroin

"I think it is inexcusable that it is not more widely offered in Canada," says B.C.'s first top doctor.
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Metro Vancouver raises fees on big air polluters

Metro Vancouver raises fees on big air polluters

Metro staff said they set the proposed fee increase at 0.5 per cent of the economic costs due to public health consequences from air contaminants. If health were the only factor influencing the cost of pollution, it would be 200 times higher.
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New West photographer part of Team Canada in international photography competition

New West photographer part of Team Canada in international photography competition

What's happening Around Town
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new 25-week high: 436

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new 25-week high: 436

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province have hit more-than-five-month highs in each of the past four days.
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Here are some pro makeup tips to get that perfect Halloween look (VIDEO)

Here are some pro makeup tips to get that perfect Halloween look (VIDEO)

From an adorable ladybug to a creepy scarecrow!
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Update: Two shows added for comedy legend John Cleese in New Westminster

Update: Two shows added for comedy legend John Cleese in New Westminster

Shows added for Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 after four previous dates sold out
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Residents urged to sign petition to prevent animal 'trauma' from fireworks

Residents urged to sign petition to prevent animal 'trauma' from fireworks

BC SPCA also offers tips for Halloween.
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New West shining a spotlight on the poppy for Remembrance Day 2021

New West shining a spotlight on the poppy for Remembrance Day 2021

Crafts, colouring and commemorative poppies part of 100th anniversary
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Opinion: B.C. too slow in protecting civic politicians from poisoned workplaces

Opinion: B.C. too slow in protecting civic politicians from poisoned workplaces

'We need the public to question the lack of representation in their communities'
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