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May 23 is Komagata Maru Remembrance Day in New Westminster

May 23 is Komagata Maru Remembrance Day in New Westminster

Actions in the works to commemorate Komagata Maru
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Richard McBride Elementary School construction 'humming along' in New West

Richard McBride Elementary School construction 'humming along' in New West

The $34.9-million replacement school is on track for a December 2021 opening
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Lightning strikes captured over Vancouver during intense thunderstorm (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Lightning strikes captured over Vancouver during intense thunderstorm (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

The accompanying storm also took out power for hundreds of homes across the Lower Mainland
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Don't get suckered by fake Census scammers

Don't get suckered by fake Census scammers

By now, most households across the country should have already received a letter in the mail concerning completion of their census questionnaire online.
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New Westminster school district won't put money into climate action in 2021/22

New Westminster school district won't put money into climate action in 2021/22

School district says climate action was a lower priority for spending than areas such as mental health, but it's finding 'cost-neutral' ways to pursue its climate goals
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New West police working with other agencies in response to gang violence

New West police working with other agencies in response to gang violence

Two shootings in Burnaby in recent weeks
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New COVID-19 cases in B.C. stay low, but health restrictions to remain in place

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. stay low, but health restrictions to remain in place

14 more people die from COVID-19 in B.C. in past three days, including one in 40s, one in 50s.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry joins national campaign to end vaccine hesitancy (VIDEO)

Dr. Bonnie Henry joins national campaign to end vaccine hesitancy (VIDEO)

Beloved Vancouver actor Ryan Reynolds is also a part of the campaign effort.
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New West trustees advocate for catch-up of school-based immunizations

New West trustees advocate for catch-up of school-based immunizations

School board wants to make sure routine childhood immunizations don't get lost in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Serial Lower Mainland identity thief banned from Burnaby banks

Serial Lower Mainland identity thief banned from Burnaby banks

Petr Pouska, 54, defrauded banks and businesses of money and merchandise, including a $18,000 vehicle from Key West Ford in New Westminster and $12,000 in instruments and electronics from Long & McQuade.
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