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Rental prices in New West have fallen by nearly 10%: report

Rental prices in New West have fallen by nearly 10%: report

Prices could continue to drop for the rest of the year after the Bank of Canada's decision to lower the target overnight rate.
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New West Salmonbellies force fifth and deciding game in WLA lacrosse action

New West Salmonbellies force fifth and deciding game in WLA lacrosse action

New Westminster beats Victoria 9-8 to force Game 5 in best-of-five Western Lacrosse Association semifinals.
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Roofing firm fined for exposing workers to 20-foot fall risk at New West home

Roofing firm fined for exposing workers to 20-foot fall risk at New West home

WorkSafeBC said employees were wearing harnesses, but were not connected to lifelines while working at the two-storey house.
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New West police issue pickpocket warning after woman's debit card stolen

New West police issue pickpocket warning after woman's debit card stolen

"Sadly, thieves are using a variety of tactics to prey upon some of our most vulnerable citizens."
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New West Salmonbellies need a win at home on Tuesday to keep playoff hopes alive

New West Salmonbellies need a win at home on Tuesday to keep playoff hopes alive

The defending WLA champions and Mann Cup finalists have some work to do to reach the 2024 league finals.
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Baldrey: Will an apparent shift in political attitudes impact B.C.'s 2024 election?

Baldrey: Will an apparent shift in political attitudes impact B.C.'s 2024 election?

Columnist Keith Baldrey examines several recent polls that appear to indicate younger voters in B.C. are leaning towards the conservatives.
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Coquitlam resident calls on SFU to keep old Japanese–Canadian newspaper online

Coquitlam resident calls on SFU to keep old Japanese–Canadian newspaper online

More than 500 names are on the Change.org petition launched Aug. 5 by Larissa Kondo to preserve the digital access of "The New Canadian," a Japanese–Canadian paper that ran from 1938 to 2001.
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Sunday Night Read: 'My gardener'

Sunday Night Read: 'My gardener'

This short story series submission is from Gloria Parihar of Coquitlam.
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Minter: Flavorette roses. Ever heard of them?

Minter: Flavorette roses. Ever heard of them?

There's a rose series that's joined the edible flower family, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Arts Council of New West, Massey Theatre Society to benefit from cultural project grants

Arts Council of New West, Massey Theatre Society to benefit from cultural project grants

"I’m delighted to see Metro Vancouver providing financial support to so many wonderful organizations that will reach people across the region.”
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