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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at 10-month low

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at 10-month low

Number of those in hospital with the disease fell by 11 over the weekend, to 49.
Changes made to uptown New West building in response to council’s concerns

Changes made to uptown New West building in response to council’s concerns

Plan for Uptown Centre revised
Metro Vancouver police seek attempted arson suspect following devastating church fire

Metro Vancouver police seek attempted arson suspect following devastating church fire

The church that burned down had been the site of an attempted arson the week prior.
Letter: Time to re-open all of this New West overpass

Letter: Time to re-open all of this New West overpass

Editor: I am writing regarding the closure of one lane of the McInnes overpass for pedestrians. It was closed in spring 2020 when social distancing restrictions came into effect.
BC SPCA looks to free up space for wildfire animals with half-price adoptions

BC SPCA looks to free up space for wildfire animals with half-price adoptions

BC SPCA has provided emergency boarding for more than 80 animals
Opinion: Too many questions about border reopening as U.S. vaccination rates crater

Opinion: Too many questions about border reopening as U.S. vaccination rates crater

Will COVID-19 testing be required as a condition of crossing?
Her ring never arrived: Wedding scam victims speak out

Her ring never arrived: Wedding scam victims speak out

With the province continuing its reopening plan, in-person weddings are now back on the agenda. As the wedding plans develop, it is important to avoid vendors that cannot deliver, and potential scammers that are simply after your cash.
Mattress company provides comfy beds for stressed-out New West medical staff

Mattress company provides comfy beds for stressed-out New West medical staff

An estimated 41% of hospital staff suffered from anxiety and depression at the height of the pandemic, according to a survey from UBC.
Opinion: New West’s worst bottleneck brings out the worst in humanity

Opinion: New West’s worst bottleneck brings out the worst in humanity

Nobody likes to wait in a line. But these despicable moves aren't the answer
Heritage happenings in all parts of New Westminster

Heritage happenings in all parts of New Westminster

City council in brief