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B.C.-based Helijet orders first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft

B.C.-based Helijet orders first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft

VICTORIA — Vancouver-based Helijet International has placed what it says is Canada's first order for an electric vertical-takeoff aircraft to add to its current fleet of passenger and cargo helicopters.
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Caribbean Days Fest in Coquitlam to cost $90K more next year

Caribbean Days Fest in Coquitlam to cost $90K more next year

Save the dates: The popular Caribbean Days Festival will be back on July 27 and 28, 2024, at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park.
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B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

By 2035, the sector could be less than half the size it was in 2005, according to analysts.
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Surrey RCMP seizes $100,000 of illegal fireworks from store

Surrey RCMP seizes $100,000 of illegal fireworks from store

Halloween and Diwali offer up a double whammy of interest in fireworks in Surrey.
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Survivor — Scary Story Contest 2023

Survivor — Scary Story Contest 2023

This was the winner of the 15- to 18-age category. The contest is hosted by the Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries.
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BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

Premier David Eby called Falcon a "weather vane" during question period in the legislature for changing his previous carbon tax support in favour of shifting federal political winds.
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Here's how you can have a say in guiding Port Moody's future

Here's how you can have a say in guiding Port Moody's future

Positions on Port Moody's civic committees that advice city council are voluntary.
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Alleged impaired driver drags woman, crashes into B.C. policing office

Alleged impaired driver drags woman, crashes into B.C. policing office

Witnesses watched the driver flee from the scene on foot.
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Coquitlam arts hub celebrates with $28K endowment grant

Coquitlam arts hub celebrates with $28K endowment grant

Evergreen Cultural Centre gets a big cheque from the Coquitlam Foundation for this season's arts programming.
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'The profession is broken': Lawyer burnout hampering B.C. justice system

'The profession is broken': Lawyer burnout hampering B.C. justice system

Lawyers struggling with mental health issues are facing fatigue and burnout.
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