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B.C. administers six millionth COVID-19 dose

B.C. administers six millionth COVID-19 dose

79.5% of the province's eligible population has now been vaccinated.
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Multiple incidents of anti-Muslim graffiti found in Metro Vancouver: RCMP

Multiple incidents of anti-Muslim graffiti found in Metro Vancouver: RCMP

“These types of incidents have a significant impact on the feeling of safety and security for members of our Muslim community,” said an RCMP officer.
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Liberal candidate wants to give New West and Burnaby a voice at the decision-making table in Ottawa

Liberal candidate wants to give New West and Burnaby a voice at the decision-making table in Ottawa

Rozina Jaffer is the federal Liberal candidate in New Westminster-Burnaby
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CF Snowbirds to fly over Metro Vancouver to honour healthcare workers

CF Snowbirds to fly over Metro Vancouver to honour healthcare workers

The team’s signature nine-jet formation complete with trailing white smoke will be flying over 13 healthcare centres across the Lower Mainland
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Opinion: Burnaby-New West care workers deserve gratitude - not abuse over rules

Opinion: Burnaby-New West care workers deserve gratitude - not abuse over rules

It would be an understatement to say that it’s been a challenging year for healthcare workers, especially for those working in long-term care homes, where COVID-19 visited with tragic consequences.
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New COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest in a week

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest in a week

One new COVID-19 death breaks province's streak of six days without such a death.
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New Westminster COVID case count ticks slightly upwards

New Westminster COVID case count ticks slightly upwards

The city saw just 8 new cases of COVID-19 in the last reporting week, up from 5 the week before
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New Westminster first-dose vaccination now at 84%

New Westminster first-dose vaccination now at 84%

The city's first-dose vaccination rate ranks New West 11th among the most-vaccinated local health areas in B.C.
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New West police arrest robbery suspect soon after downtown bank is robbed

New West police arrest robbery suspect soon after downtown bank is robbed

Suspect arrested within 20 minutes
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These New West rents are some of the worst in Canada: report

These New West rents are some of the worst in Canada: report

National Rent Report lists high prices for one- and two-bedroom units in New West
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