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Events roundup: What’s happening in New West in August?

Events roundup: What’s happening in New West in August?

Fireworks, festivals and family fun – it’s all happening in New Westminster in August
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An 'urgent-looking' message has popped up on your phone. It's a scam, says NWPD

An 'urgent-looking' message has popped up on your phone. It's a scam, says NWPD

Victims at risk of identity theft, among others, when someone gains unauthorized remote access to their personal electronic devices.
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Best places to be a renter? New West, Port Coquitlam rank high

Best places to be a renter? New West, Port Coquitlam rank high

Victoria scored the highest in B.C. because of its restaurants, museums and education, according to the study.
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New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement

New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement

In April, Mayor Patrick Johnstone called the city being named a priority community "BS."
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Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Columnist Keith Baldrey reflects on his coverage of the pandemic and why he believes it was "the most important" in recent journalistic history.
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Queensborough Bridge re-opens to traffic after accident

Queensborough Bridge re-opens to traffic after accident

Bridge was closed due to vehicle rollover.
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Sunday Night Read: 'At done with nature'

Sunday Night Read: 'At done with nature'

This short story series submission is from Cecilia Brooke of Coquitlam.
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BBB: How to stay cool and safe at work or your home office

BBB: How to stay cool and safe at work or your home office

Stay on top of heating maintenance and unplug devices not in use are some of the at-home tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests to beat the heat.
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A new boardwalk and ecological features created in The Habitat in Queen’s Park

A new boardwalk and ecological features created in The Habitat in Queen’s Park

Environmental and cultural programming is now underway in New Westminster’s former Queen’s Park petting farm.
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New West emergency monitoring centre: ‘There's nobody else in the province that does this’

New West emergency monitoring centre: ‘There's nobody else in the province that does this’

The 2021 heat dome inspired New Westminster to consider a new way of responding to extreme heat events.
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