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This week in New West: What’s happening Sept. 16 to 22

This week in New West: What’s happening Sept. 16 to 22

Football, a documentary screening, and a family-friendly fundraiser are among this this week’s happenings in New Westminster.
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Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

In an era of increased strike activity and union power, labour experts say it’s not surprising to see more calls for government intervention in certain sectors like transportation.
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Where the jobs are now: Sectors hungry for talent and opportunities for graduates

Where the jobs are now: Sectors hungry for talent and opportunities for graduates

Attention students and grads: These are the sectors hungry for new talent.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Premier David Eby announces a new plan for involuntary care, but critics point to missed opportunities in the past
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'You're not alone': Strangers spread love at B.C. hospitals with handwritten notes, roses

'You're not alone': Strangers spread love at B.C. hospitals with handwritten notes, roses

Two strangers placed 24 roses on people's vehicles to comfort them.
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B.C. municipal leaders gather to talk infrastructure, addiction, emergency management

B.C. municipal leaders gather to talk infrastructure, addiction, emergency management

Local politicians are gathering for their annual convention in Vancouver this week and are expected to cover a range of topics including housing, the toxic drug crisis, growing financial pressures, and a host of other issues.
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Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

British Columbia’s population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046, up 44% from 2023
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Young Stars Three Stars: Canucks vs Jets, September 15, 2024

Young Stars Three Stars: Canucks vs Jets, September 15, 2024

Max Sasson, Ty Young, and Vilmer Alriksson were among the standout performers in a 4-2 win by the Canucks over the Jets.
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Canucks sign goaltender Dylan Ferguson to professional tryout contract

Canucks sign goaltender Dylan Ferguson to professional tryout contract

The 25-year-old Dylan Ferguson is from B.C. and played in the KHL for Dinamo Minsk last season.
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5 things you (probably) didn't know about science in Vancouver

5 things you (probably) didn't know about science in Vancouver

From a drifting submersible to a proton beam going 75 per cent the speed of light
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