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New West council urged to reconsider Sapperton dental office proposal

New West council urged to reconsider Sapperton dental office proposal

Dentist and developer say dental office would bring people to East Columbia Street, fill dark and vacant retail space.
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Where to watch Canucks playoff games in New West?

Where to watch Canucks playoff games in New West?

New Westminster providing indoor viewing opportunities but hasn’t ruled out an outdoor screening of Vancouver Canucks playoff action in the downtown.
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When will train whistles stop in Sapperton? How about Sapperton and the West End?

When will train whistles stop in Sapperton? How about Sapperton and the West End?

New Westminster moves forward with whistle cessation – but it could take years to put an end to whistles at some rail crossings.
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No jail in death threats case where B.C. man met woman once

No jail in death threats case where B.C. man met woman once

The man's family has taken "extreme steps" to ensure he gets treatment, the court heard.
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Singaporean restaurant opening new 'canteen' location in New West

Singaporean restaurant opening new 'canteen' location in New West

The new eatery will feature the same menu as their original Vancouver restaurant
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New West resident arrives home to find an intruder in townhouse

New West resident arrives home to find an intruder in townhouse

Break and enter suspect believed to have accessed New Westminster townhouse by climbing building’s exterior
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New West councillor: “It really feels like a personal attack.”

New West councillor: “It really feels like a personal attack.”

Filling a council role that’s currently filled and singling out a councillor for not attending meetings spark tense discussion at New Westminster council
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New West council agrees on plan to release in-camera resolutions

New West council agrees on plan to release in-camera resolutions

Some information about items considered at in-camera New Westminster city council meetings will be released publicly – when the time is right.
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New West firefighters now providing more medical assistance at calls

New West firefighters now providing more medical assistance at calls

New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services expand their scope of practice by becoming Emergency Medical Responders
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Baldrey: Let's put Vancouver's 2026 FIFA World Cup spending into context

Baldrey: Let's put Vancouver's 2026 FIFA World Cup spending into context

Columnist Keith Baldrey believes putting B.C. back into the international spotlight will generate more positives for the province.
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