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B.C. man catches employee cashing cheques multiple times

B.C. man catches employee cashing cheques multiple times

The person used mobile banking to deposit already cashed cheques into their account.
B.C. adds 26K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms

B.C. adds 26K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms

Unemployment rose to 5.4 per cent last month: StatCan
Tri-Cities Today: October 6, 2023

Tri-Cities Today: October 6, 2023

Read what's going on in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
'Mind-boggling': Report finds Metro Vancouver needs 100K more public EV charging stations

'Mind-boggling': Report finds Metro Vancouver needs 100K more public EV charging stations

Soaring electric vehicle adoption rates in Metro Vancouver will require up to $2.9 billion in charging stations by 2050. A new report says the B.C. and federal governments are falling short.
B.C. expanding areas where open drug use is banned

B.C. expanding areas where open drug use is banned

No use of street drugs will be allowed within six metres of building entrances and bus stops, as well as anywhere where children congregate
Auction prizes, Snowflake doughnuts selling fast for Amanda Todd Legacy Society

Auction prizes, Snowflake doughnuts selling fast for Amanda Todd Legacy Society

PORT COQUITLAM — There are nearly 400 items up for bid in the online auction, while Coquitlam's Doughnut Love is whipping up the Snowflake doughnut for the charity this month.
How ramping up drug testing could save lives

How ramping up drug testing could save lives

"Drug users need to be able to drop in somewhere to test their drugs any time, not have to plan for a week in advance," says Dana Larsen.
Woman who broke foot walking into Burnaby streetlight pole loses claim against city

Woman who broke foot walking into Burnaby streetlight pole loses claim against city

Tara Scott told the Civil Resolution Tribunal she broke her foot on a streetlight pole at Lougheed Highway and Government Street because the streetlight was burned out, the pole was painted black and tree branches made it hard to see.
Crown seeks six-month jail term for Hastings racetrack corruption

Crown seeks six-month jail term for Hastings racetrack corruption

Darren Scott Young is a scapegoat for the racetrack and BC Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch problems preceding his arrival, lawyer says.
YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport dropped by about 90 per cent during COVID-19.