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B.C. to provide up to 8,000 free air conditioners to low-income and vulnerable people

B.C. to provide up to 8,000 free air conditioners to low-income and vulnerable people

British Columbia will provide up to 8,000 free portable air-conditioning units to keep vulnerable people cool and protected during extreme hot weather events, Health Minister Adrian Dix said.
'A great, unique destination': Officials could help save Metro Vancouver's last drive-in from closure

'A great, unique destination': Officials could help save Metro Vancouver's last drive-in from closure

Langley's mayor is passionate about finding a way to save the Twilight Drive-In.
Sentencing dates being set in case of alleged B.C. nurse impersonator

Sentencing dates being set in case of alleged B.C. nurse impersonator

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics is alleged to have posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.
Hells Angels lose bid to prevent sale of 3 B.C. clubhouses

Hells Angels lose bid to prevent sale of 3 B.C. clubhouses

B.C.'s director of civil forfeiture seized the Nanaimo, Vancouver and Kelowna clubhouses in 2007 and 2012.
Port Moody grad receives $100K scholarship for science studies

Port Moody grad receives $100K scholarship for science studies

Here's how Grace Gao, after completing her academic goals at Port Moody Secondary, will now be able to focus on her post-secondary education.
Rodriguez says newsrooms will be supported should Meta, Google block news

Rodriguez says newsrooms will be supported should Meta, Google block news

OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said he remains hopeful digital giants will not make good on their threat to block access to Canadian news on their platforms, but if they do then the Liberal government will ensure newsrooms have the resources they need to continue their work.
Canada aims to eliminate heat deaths by 2040

Canada aims to eliminate heat deaths by 2040

Canada's first National Adaptation Strategy provides a number of targets to protect people from extreme weather, safeguard nature and upgrade infrastructure. Critics say there are few details on how the country will achieve them.
Port Coquitlam program knocking down barriers for women in tech

Port Coquitlam program knocking down barriers for women in tech

YWCA has expanded its Tech Connect program to Port Coquitlam to support newcomer women with experience in IT to secure rewarding careers in the tech industry.
On Our Radar: Networking hub inviting Tri-Cities to 'schmooze' with entrepreneurs

On Our Radar: Networking hub inviting Tri-Cities to 'schmooze' with entrepreneurs

Looking to expand your business connections and partnerships? This Port Coquitlam event might be for you.
Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

OTTAWA — Provinces that already cover dental-care services for children have been given a smaller share of federal dollars from the Canada Dental Benefit, further driving concerns that governments will end that coverage as the program expands.