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In the news today, Jan. 23

The Canadian Press

January 23, 2019

Six stories in the news for Wednesday, Jan. 23———TRUDEAU MAKING FREQUENT STOPS IN SASKATCHEWANPrime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to visit Saskatchewan for a seventh time in...

Closing arguments at trial of accused in slaying of Calgary Stampeders player

January 23, 2019

Not a fly-over province: Trudeau making frequent stops in Saskatchewan

January 23, 2019

Pride Toronto members vote to keep uniformed police officers out of parade

January 22, 2019

CF-18 fighter pilot fined $2000 after pleading guilty to flying too low

January 22, 2019

Freezing death of Duceppe's mother sign of problems in seniors' homes: Legault

January 22, 2019

Some numbers from B.C. Speaker's report

January 22, 2019

Resolute Forest Products loses most of lawsuit against enviro groups in U.S.

January 22, 2019

B.C. hopes federal election won't get in way of co-operation on money laundering

January 22, 2019

Canadian navy pressing ahead on life extensions for submarines

January 22, 2019

Transgender girl says sex-ed repeal made her nervous about returning to school

January 22, 2019

Kenney accuser declines to specify which housing rules he says Kenney broke

January 22, 2019

B.C. Greens won't support officials' return to legislature after spending report

January 22, 2019

Cannabis-carrying border-crossers could be hit with fines under coming system

January 22, 2019

Canada Food Guide quick facts: What's in, what's out and new lifestyle tips

January 22, 2019

Oaths on eagle feathers to be allowed in Manitoba RCMP detachments

January 22, 2019

Canada made sexual predator 'our problem,' American prosecutor says

January 22, 2019

Firing of Lac-Megantic engineer ruled illegal, but he won't be returning to work

January 22, 2019

Gunmen stole valuables, money during Canadian's kidnapping: Burkina official

January 22, 2019

Triple killer Dellen Millard appeals conviction and sentence for father's murder

January 22, 2019

Canadians pressed into service after deadly attack on UN base in Mali

January 22, 2019

Oilpatch wants growth policies from Alberta politicians; carbon price absent

January 22, 2019

Liberals looking to make home-buying more affordable for millennials: Morneau

January 22, 2019

Ontario premier defends carbon tax recession claims in wake of criticism

January 22, 2019

Nova Scotia to consider citizenship status of children in provincial care

January 22, 2019

Singer who won rights case against comedian exits social media following threats

January 22, 2019

Feds target low-income seniors with tax mailings to boost benefit take-up

January 22, 2019

Netflix apologizes to Lac-Megantic for using rail disaster footage in 'Bird Box'

January 22, 2019

Zamboni stranded in N.S. ditch takes off as amusing Canadian snapshot

January 22, 2019

U.S. confirms it will ask Canada to extradite Huawei executive; China protests

January 22, 2019

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January 22, 2019

New Canada Food Guide nixes portion sizes, promotes plant-based proteins

January 22, 2019

Yellow vests in Canada bear no resemblance to protesters in France: ambassador

January 21, 2019

United Conservatives leader Jason Kenney disputes expense allegations while MP

January 21, 2019

NDP, Liberals pitch for urban votes with competing affordable housing plans

January 21, 2019

Democrat hopefuls either declared or considering presidential runs next year

January 21, 2019

Five things about possible involvement of Huawei in Canada's 5G networks

January 21, 2019

Six eagles killed, six injured after eating tainted carcass on Vancouver Island

January 21, 2019

Overspending on luxury trips cited as part of RCMP's probe of government in B.C.

January 21, 2019

Crown opens case against accused: Winnipeg bus driver was stabbed multiple times

January 21, 2019

Manitoba's Pallister blasts Quebec over list of demands to federal parties

January 21, 2019

Mac gives Moose Jaw permission to make him tallest moose in world again

January 21, 2019

Crown criticizes parole ruling for U.S.-born convicted killer, sexual predator

January 21, 2019

B.C. police say girl, 2, died by snake venom; man arrested, charged

January 21, 2019

Premier says no changes to Quebec gun registry despite call for better screening

January 21, 2019

Man who killed Const. Sarah Beckett gets partial parole for rehab treatment

January 21, 2019

Tory leader Andrew Scheer promises more autonomy for Quebec on immigration

January 21, 2019

Two men charged in Ivory Coast for trying to blackmail MP Tony Clement

January 21, 2019

Liberals taking new approach for billions in First Nations education funding

January 21, 2019

Bernier's new party rakes in $300k in one weekend, party officials say

January 21, 2019

Doug Ford says the Liberals' carbon tax will plunge Canada into recession

January 21, 2019

Coroner probes exposure death of Gilles Duceppe's mother outside seniors' home

January 21, 2019

Woman convicted on terror charges thought govt was spying on her: psych report

January 21, 2019

Scotland to return remains of now-extinct Newfoundland First Nation

January 21, 2019

Woman offers luxury Alberta home for just $25 and a flair for the written word

January 21, 2019

Huawei not only firm that could build Canada's eventual 5G networks: Liberals

January 21, 2019

Kamala Harris, schooled in Montreal, announces bid to unseat Trump in 2020

January 21, 2019

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January 21, 2019

Ailing inmate sues federal government over 'sardine-can-style' van trip

January 21, 2019

Ontarians helping homeless stay warm as the province endures extreme cold

January 20, 2019

Keep it positive in a campaign year, Trudeau tells MPs while attacking Tories

January 20, 2019

Haida Gwaii home to a distinct but vulnerable pocket of northern goshawks

January 20, 2019

Call for tighter bail rules after Saudi sex-crime suspect vanishes

January 20, 2019

Former firefighter with PTSD sues Syncrude over suspended benefits, dismissal

January 20, 2019

B.C. byelection in NDP territory tests strength of minority government

January 20, 2019

Some elected Aboriginal councils want LNG pipeline for better lives

January 20, 2019

No winning ticket for Saturday night's $17 million Lotto 649 jackpot

January 20, 2019

No plans to eliminate 'duty to report' for military sex misconduct: Vance

January 20, 2019

Fire next door to B.C. pipeline fuel tank facility under control

January 19, 2019

MPP asks province to provide $1M in funding for Thunder Bay police

January 19, 2019

Two men found guilty of manslaughter in shooting death of Jeanenne Fontaine

January 19, 2019

Quebec culture minister scolds Netflix over Lac-Megantic footage in 'Bird Box'

January 19, 2019

There's an app for that? CRA eyes new, digitally secure way to access services

January 19, 2019

Liberals name Richard T. Lee as new candidate in Burnaby South

January 19, 2019

Americans face deadline to file paperwork for Huawei executive's extradition

January 19, 2019

Canadians across the country march to end violence against women

January 19, 2019

Burnaby byelection turmoil sparks debate about identity issues in politics

January 19, 2019

No winning ticket for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

January 18, 2019

Trudeau fields questions at town hall meeting in St-Hyacinthe, Que.

January 18, 2019

'Hurricane Hazel' McCallion appointed adviser to Premier Doug Ford

January 18, 2019

Ex-Mountie investigating 'Surrey six' murders pleads guilty to obstruction

January 18, 2019

'I really don't need the money': Halifax man to give huge poker win to charity

January 18, 2019

Israeli police arrest 11 people after cocaine seizure at Port of Halifax

January 18, 2019

Elderly Helmut Oberlander again appeals stripping of citizenship

January 18, 2019

Canadian charged with indecency in Australia after flight from Hong Kong

January 18, 2019

Accused in slaying of wife at long-term care centre told nurse he was responsible

January 18, 2019

Kenya court orders 5 suspects, including Canadian, held for Nairobi hotel attack

January 18, 2019

Milk vodka? Federal government opens consultations on definition of vodka

January 18, 2019

High court ruling allows long-term expats to vote in February byelections

January 18, 2019

Report Trump counselled Cohen to lie to Congress rekindles impeachment cries

January 18, 2019

Cat Lake First Nation in northern Ontario declares state of emergency over housing

January 18, 2019

Federal ministers seek to reassure family of Canadian woman missing in West Africa

January 18, 2019

Now is not the time for Trudeau to call Chinese president, says ambassador

January 18, 2019

Trudeau acknowledges global turmoil is making Canadians anxious, fearful

January 18, 2019

Quebec government to make carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in schools

January 18, 2019

British sailor acquitted in gang rape case at Halifax-area military base

January 18, 2019

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PHOTOS: Christmas trees face the chipper at New West firefighters' charity event

New West Record

January 7, 2019

Trees met their fate Saturday and Sunday at the New Westminster Firefighters Charitable Society's annual charity tree chipping event. Chipping was by donation with all the money going to help the society continue its support of various programs in the community. The event also included fire safety demonstrations.

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Helicopter Santa brings cheer to staff, sick kids at New Westminster hospital

Cornelia Naylor / New West Record

December 19, 2018

Santa’s annual whirlwind helicopter tour of five B.C. hospitals in a single day touched down in New Westminster Tuesday afternoon. After visiting hospitals in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver and Surrey, the Jolly Old Elf and one of his faithful helpers (Sabrina Preziosa) finished off the yearly toy run at Royal Columbian Hospital. Put on every year by BC Emergency Health Services and Helijet, the tour is designed to bring extra holiday cheer to children and their families spending the holiday season in hospital.

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PHOTOS: Lights and voices kick off Anvil Centre Winter Celebrations

New West Record

December 19, 2018

The Anvil Centre kicked off its Winter Celebrations last night (Tuesday, Dec. 18) with an opening night sing-along. The event included the reveal of a new luminary labyrinth designed by Omanie Elias, a sing-along led by New Westminster Secondary School choral teacher Kelly Proznick, and performances by the Romanian Treasures folk group and the Quayside Voices quintet. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier captured some images of the evening.

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PHOTOS: Check out all the fun at the New West Santa Claus Parade

New West Record

December 17, 2018

It's not Christmas in New West until Santa Claus rides down Columbia Street. The annual parade took place on Sunday, and folks enjoy a festive day despite questionable skies. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier stopped by to check out the fun.

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Scenes from a B.C. Football Final

KEVIN HILL PHOTOS / New West Record

December 2, 2018

The New Westminster Hyacks returned to the B.c. high school football finals at BC Place, but couldn't repeat as provincial champions, losing 48-24 to Mount Douglas.

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PHOTOS: Hyacks Football Team Wins Semis

Mario Bartel / New West Record

November 25, 2018

The defending 2017 B.C. Subway Bowl champions New West Secondary Hyacks will get a shot to retain their crown next week, after shutting down the Terry Fox Ravens 33-0 on Saturday at B.C. Place.

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PHOTOS: New Westminster Remembrance Day Ceremony 2018

Jennifer Gauthier / New West Record

November 11, 2018

The sun held out for people paying tribute to veterans during the 2018 Remembrance Day ceremony held near City Hall in New Westminster. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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PHOTOS: New Westminster group honours deceased veteran with gravestone

New West Record

November 8, 2018

Last week, deceased First World War veteran William A. Stevenson was presented with a brand new grave-stone by the New Westminster-based Society of the Officers of the Honourable Guard. Stevenson died 79 years ago but because he had no family in the city when he died, he never received a gravestone.

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PHOTOS: New West celebrates seniors at festival

New West Record

October 15, 2018

The city marked National Seniors Day on Saturday, Oct. 13 with the annual Seniors Festival. This year's event featured a keynote speech by former CKNW reporter George Garrett, along with a variety of entertainment, activities and information. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier stopped by to check it out.

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PHOTOS: Nightmare Before Christmas comes to New West

New West Record

October 15, 2018

It was fun for all ages at the Nightmare Before Christmas Market, as folks packed the Sapperton Pensioners Hall to browse a variety of vendors' wares and visit some colourful characters. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier stopped by to check it out.

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