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New West patio hours could be extended in some locations

New West patio hours could be extended in some locations

Two existing businesses — and future patios in commercial areas — will be able to apply to stay open till 11 p.m.
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New Westminster surpasses its housing targets from the province

New Westminster surpasses its housing targets from the province

New West council votes to ask the province to include infrastructure funding targets with its housing targets to municipalities.
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New West council orders demolition of house destroyed by fire

New West council orders demolition of house destroyed by fire

New West orders the demolition of a fire-ravaged home that's prompted safety and nuisance concerns.
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New West crises response project gets $1.47 million in federal funding

New West crises response project gets $1.47 million in federal funding

New Westminster is the only city in B.C. to be awarded funding under Health Canada's emergency treatment fund.
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Applications for B.C.'s publicly funded IVF program open July 2

Applications for B.C.'s publicly funded IVF program open July 2

Residents of B.C. who are enrolled in the province's Medical Services Plan and meet other eligibility requirements can receive one-time funding of up to $19,000 for a single standard cycle.
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Just 4% of B.C. youth are meeting screen time, exercise and sleep recommendations

Just 4% of B.C. youth are meeting screen time, exercise and sleep recommendations

Canada's 24-hour Movement Guidelines recommend at least one hour of physical activity a day.
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New West mayor talks health, housing and schools in Victoria

New West mayor talks health, housing and schools in Victoria

Mayor Patrick Johnstone says it's time for the province to "roll their sleeves" up and join municipalities in being part of the Team BC and Team Canada effort.
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New West’s parks plan consultation continues on Saturday, March 8

New West’s parks plan consultation continues on Saturday, March 8

Artificial turf fields, multi-sport courts, a disc golf course and volleyball courts are among the amenities proposed in New Westminster’s parks plan.
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Coffee, pilates and ramen shops opening in new New West highrise

Coffee, pilates and ramen shops opening in new New West highrise

PC Urban Properties’ project will include 338 rental homes, seniors housing, several retail shops, and space for a local non-profit.
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Letter: The Record's first full-time employee looks back at 'the little paper that could'

Letter: The Record's first full-time employee looks back at 'the little paper that could'

Former reporter Lori Pappajohn reflects on the value of local news, her 25 years working at the Record, and how things have changed.
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