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Opinion: This is how even young people are destroying their hearing

Opinion: This is how even young people are destroying their hearing

Ever heard of “The Mosquito”? It was invented in the UK in 2005, and it has a rather effective way of keeping teenagers from hanging around: It emits an extremely high-pitched sound signal that only they can hear.
New West focuses on the root causes of crime in its submission on police reform

New West focuses on the root causes of crime in its submission on police reform

Root causes must be considered
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall for 10th straight update

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall for 10th straight update

Hospitalizations recede, as seven more die from the novel coronavirus.
Drive-thru food truck events returning to New West this weekend

Drive-thru food truck events returning to New West this weekend

Temporary use permits approved by city council
Bonnie Henry defends B.C.'s data-release procedures

Bonnie Henry defends B.C.'s data-release procedures

More demographic data on COVID-19 spread in B.C. is "coming very soon."
New West police relieved they’re now getting COVID-19 vaccinations

New West police relieved they’re now getting COVID-19 vaccinations

Issue made headlines after cops had contact with suspect with coronavirus
Opinion: Peep show of secret COVID-19 data reveals vaccine urgency

Opinion: Peep show of secret COVID-19 data reveals vaccine urgency

Concern about vaccine hesitancy and complacency may be behind documents leaked to major Vancouver daily revealing spread of variants, neighbourhood-level maps and vaccine rates
Could vaccinating kids get B.C. to herd immunity?

Could vaccinating kids get B.C. to herd immunity?

While some experts are skeptical that B.C., and indeed Canada, could reach herd immunity, at least one SFU expert says it depends on how you define the 'herd' and targeting children could be a tipping point
New Westminster residents just miss out on 'hotspot' vaccines

New Westminster residents just miss out on 'hotspot' vaccines

New West residents live on the wrong side of the street to qualify for Fraser Health's newly extended "high-transmission neighbourhood" rollout
Amazon to expand, with 2,000 new jobs in Metro Vancouver

Amazon to expand, with 2,000 new jobs in Metro Vancouver

E-commerce giant to establish new facilities in five Lower Mainland communities