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Gold is the new green: Why Port Coquitlam is asking residents to dry out their lawns

Gold is the new green: Why Port Coquitlam is asking residents to dry out their lawns

Port Coquitlam residents that abide by current water restrictions are set to be rewarded for letting their lawns turn golden this next month.
'It's just clearly not enough': B.C. politician supports calls for wildfire fighting force

'It's just clearly not enough': B.C. politician supports calls for wildfire fighting force

MP proposes a national firefighting force to combat rising wildfires in Canada
You can buy 'miracles' for sick kids at Tri-Cities Dairy Queens today

You can buy 'miracles' for sick kids at Tri-Cities Dairy Queens today

All proceeds from locations in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are going to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation.
Opinion: Canadians are unprepared for natural hazards. Here's what we can do about it

Opinion: Canadians are unprepared for natural hazards. Here's what we can do about it

As extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, many Canadians are still unaware of how to prepare for a natural disaster.
Vancouver has refused to share its host-city contract with FIFA. Seattle just released theirs

Vancouver has refused to share its host-city contract with FIFA. Seattle just released theirs

Both cities will host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. Their agreements with soccer’s governing body shed light on municipalities’ costs and obligations
Should the Fraser River become a legal person?

Should the Fraser River become a legal person?

A new report finds Canada's 'antiquated' legal system stands in the way of Fraser River gaining legal personhood, a path other jurisdictions have used to protect nature.
Your Weekend: Savour the cultural cuisine at BC Dumpling Fest in Coquitlam

Your Weekend: Savour the cultural cuisine at BC Dumpling Fest in Coquitlam

Weekend events in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for Aug. 11–13, 2023.
Marine heat wave reaches B.C. coast, water temperatures about 4 C higher than normal

Marine heat wave reaches B.C. coast, water temperatures about 4 C higher than normal

The warmer water grew to an area covering about four million square kilometres, or twice the size of Alaska, before moving toward the coast.
Workers caught Coca-Cola breaking labour laws

Workers caught Coca-Cola breaking labour laws

Metro Vancouver workers on strike from their jobs with Coca-Cola say they caught the company using non-unionized workers flown in from as far as Quebec to do their job.
Less habitat brings more bears into Prince George

Less habitat brings more bears into Prince George

Reduced berry crop, habitat infringement putting pressure on bear population, leading to increased sightings in Prince George residential areas.