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New West closer to approving 6.6 per cent property tax increase

New West closer to approving 6.6 per cent property tax increase

Not-discretionary costs such as collective agreements, additional police officers, Q to Q ferry, and IT services included in the 2025 budget.
New West resident concerned about “choppy” bike lane plans for 7th Street

New West resident concerned about “choppy” bike lane plans for 7th Street

A Brow of the Hill resident offers suggestions for changes to Seventh Street and advocates for bus priority lanes on other streets.
Cycling Sundays on Front Street pilot project scrapped because of costs

Cycling Sundays on Front Street pilot project scrapped because of costs

A proposal to open up Front Street to cyclists and pedestrians on Sundays this summer could have cost the city about $180,000.
Letter: Downtown New West is not safe for my kids

Letter: Downtown New West is not safe for my kids

The "lax approach" to resolving downtown's issues is not working, this letter writer claims.
Minter: Food gardening in containers 'a great way' to cut costs

Minter: Food gardening in containers 'a great way' to cut costs

As our current climate challenges continue to play out, being a little later to start is always better than being too early, says master gardener Brian Minter.
Letter: 'A lot more' housing and support services can truly help New West homeless

Letter: 'A lot more' housing and support services can truly help New West homeless

Couns. Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas say a "Team New West" approach can lead to long-term solutions for the homeless population.
Column: Embracing change — be an agent of positive change

Column: Embracing change — be an agent of positive change

The New Year's new groove can bring challenges and trances, says Davidicus Wong, M.D.
BBB: Holiday returns and exchanges. What you need to know

BBB: Holiday returns and exchanges. What you need to know

Understand the store's policies and check a product's warranty are some tips from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) on returning or exchanging holiday gifts.
Former New West student to conduct a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra show

Former New West student to conduct a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra show

Acclaimed conductor Karl Hirzer – a NWSS graduate – to conduct the VSO’s Land of Winter concert on Jan. 16.
Changes to New West council meetings take effect Monday

Changes to New West council meetings take effect Monday

New time for delegates to address council and a new council meeting schedule kick off in January.