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Canada Games Pool in New West remains closed because of mechanical issues

Canada Games Pool in New West remains closed because of mechanical issues

Construction of new aquatic and community centre required utilities to be relocated
New West school board seeking legal opinion on mandatory staff vaccination

New West school board seeking legal opinion on mandatory staff vaccination

A report is expected back at the board's Oct. 12 operations committee meeting
11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

Children in kindergarten through Grade 12 province-wide must now wear masks at schools.
How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Getting vaccinated and keeping sick kids at home are the top 2 ways to fight COVID in schools, the PHO says
New West school board pleased with provincial mask mandate

New West school board pleased with provincial mask mandate

Trustees were set to revisit the issue today, but a new provincial order beat them to it. Masks are now required for all K-12 students in B.C.
New West man convicted of child luring and child pornography

New West man convicted of child luring and child pornography

Investigation spanned international borders
Free-spirited founder of New Westminster's iconic Waffle House dies at age 94

Free-spirited founder of New Westminster's iconic Waffle House dies at age 94

Susan Chew was a colourful community figure during her years in the Royal City in the 1940s and '50s
New West council supports demolition of Brow of the Hill house

New West council supports demolition of Brow of the Hill house

House has been the source of concerns about safety and unsightliness for years
TransLink slashes fares for HandyDART users

TransLink slashes fares for HandyDART users

Users can also do contactless payment
New West aims to make AAA bike network a priority

New West aims to make AAA bike network a priority

Interest in cycling has soared since pandemic began