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New West “discourages” applicant from carrying on with current plan for Queens Avenue United Church

New West “discourages” applicant from carrying on with current plan for Queens Avenue United Church

There’s “quite a gap” between what’s being proposed on the Queens Avenue United Church site and what the city is willing to consider.
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B.C. free from COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks over 24 hours

B.C. free from COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks over 24 hours

New-infection rate falls; nearly 80% of British Columbians now vaccinated at least once.
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COVID-19 pandemic: Virus has hit 1 in 25 New Westminster residents

COVID-19 pandemic: Virus has hit 1 in 25 New Westminster residents

New Westminster saw only five new cases in the last reporting period. But, since the beginning of 2020, more than 2,700 residents have had COVID-19
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Still need your first COVID vaccine dose? These New West clinics can help

Still need your first COVID vaccine dose? These New West clinics can help

A July 10 clinic at St. Barnabas and a July 20 clinic at the Umbrella Multicultural Health Co-op are designed to help boost first-dose numbers
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New Westminster halts new heritage revitalization agreement applications in Queen’s Park

New Westminster halts new heritage revitalization agreement applications in Queen’s Park

Staff to report back to council with options and timeline
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New West police increasing impaired driving patrols this summer

New West police increasing impaired driving patrols this summer

Plan ahead to stay safe
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Should indoor masks still be mandatory in B.C.? (VIDEO)

Should indoor masks still be mandatory in B.C.? (VIDEO)

We asked some Vancouver residents about easing mask restrictions. 😷
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In Coquitlam, Canada makes five-year $9.2B commitment for $10 per day childcare

In Coquitlam, Canada makes five-year $9.2B commitment for $10 per day childcare

Joined by other dignitaries — including Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon and B.C. Premier John Horgan — Trudeau said hardworking families "deserve better."
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People You Should Know: Christina Myers

People You Should Know: Christina Myers

Former Burnaby NOW/New Westminster Record reporter has gone on to big things in the literary world. You can hear from her in a New Westminster Public Library author talk July 13.
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New West-Burnaby MP submits motion to halt Trans Mountain project

New West-Burnaby MP submits motion to halt Trans Mountain project

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian has submitted motion M-94 calling on the federal government to “immediately stop” construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline project, which terminates in Burnaby.
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