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New West church ladies baking up thousands of “cookies of gratitude”

New West church ladies baking up thousands of “cookies of gratitude”

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COVID-19 case counts drop in New Westminster

COVID-19 case counts drop in New Westminster

39 new cases recorded in the city between Oct. 10 and 16
COVID-19: 87% of New Westminster residents are now fully vaccinated

COVID-19: 87% of New Westminster residents are now fully vaccinated

New West's upward climb is slowing, however, and the 90% benchmark – which has been reached by nine local health areas in B.C. – remains elusive
New West ponders action against derelict vehicles

New West ponders action against derelict vehicles

What's happening at city hall
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to nine-week low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to nine-week low

Serious infections recede but another six die from the disease.
New West's Lord Kelvin Elementary School sees another COVID-19 exposure

New West's Lord Kelvin Elementary School sees another COVID-19 exposure

Someone with COVID was at the school on Oct. 14 and 15
Study: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected students' psychological health?

Study: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected students' psychological health?

Douglas College researchers have received $20,000 to carry out work tracing the impacts of the pandemic on students
New West takes action to address concerns about downtown livability

New West takes action to address concerns about downtown livability

Homelessness and drug issues raising concerns among downtown businesses and residents
New West to launch curbside glass recycling program

New West to launch curbside glass recycling program

Program aims to enhances recycling offerings, reduce contamination of recyclables
New West schools: Fraser River Middle School sees COVID-19 exposure

New West schools: Fraser River Middle School sees COVID-19 exposure

The notification covers six dates in October