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New West home sales and prices both jumped in July

New West home sales and prices both jumped in July

Home prices continue to surge in New Westminster, according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).
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Letter: This irresponsible smoker put a New West park at risk in dry conditions

Letter: This irresponsible smoker put a New West park at risk in dry conditions

Editor: A beautiful sunny, hot and tinder-dry B.C. Day. A gorgeous park called Sapperton Landing. A welcoming picnic shelter beside the Fraser River. And, unbelievably, a young woman smoking at a picnic table. Even with the B.C.
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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest since June 11

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest since June 11

Province records one COVID-19 death in the past six days.
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Scammers spoofing New West police phone number, claiming packages ‘seized’

Scammers spoofing New West police phone number, claiming packages ‘seized’

Police says people have fallen victim recently
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July 2021 was the second hottest month on record in Vancouver, and one of the driest ever

July 2021 was the second hottest month on record in Vancouver, and one of the driest ever

The weather station didn't record any rain the entire month.
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B.C. RCMP officer docked pay for touching himself in home window

B.C. RCMP officer docked pay for touching himself in home window

Mountie in Osoyoos, B.C., docked pay after being caught naked touching himself in window of his own home
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Smoky skies sticking around: Air quality advisory still in effect in Metro Vancouver

Smoky skies sticking around: Air quality advisory still in effect in Metro Vancouver

Windy conditions could help clear the air of wildfire smoke from B.C.'s interior and Washington state.
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Opinion: Crackdown on unvaccinated in B.C. could be coming as Delta spreads

Opinion: Crackdown on unvaccinated in B.C. could be coming as Delta spreads

It may not have been by design, but the B.C. health ministry has released some data that may eventually form the basis on which to bring in new COVID-19 restrictions or even a virus-related passport of some sort.
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New air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

New air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

Smoke expected to clear up by Tuesday's wind forecast
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East Columbia changes for new Pattullo detailed in upcoming info session

East Columbia changes for new Pattullo detailed in upcoming info session

Changes being contemplated to the Woodlands Wall will help address ongoing pedestrian and cyclist safety and residents are being offered a chance to give feedback in an online session on Aug. 12.
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