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Coquitlam councillor applies to city to subdivide Burke property

Coquitlam councillor applies to city to subdivide Burke property

Coun. Brent Asmundson plans to turn part of his Roxton Avenue property over to the city for streamside protection.
Rob Shaw: In Abbotsford, the homeless encampment will come down, but is it too late?

Rob Shaw: In Abbotsford, the homeless encampment will come down, but is it too late?

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon recognizes it's only one step on a long road
Canadian workforce seeing more women narrowing pay gap

Canadian workforce seeing more women narrowing pay gap

Canadian jobs and the workers who undertake those jobs have a wide range of differences, new Statistics Canada data shows.
Canada to redefine 'forest degradation' following EU import law

Canada to redefine 'forest degradation' following EU import law

Critics say creating a domestic definition of 'forest degradation' could help Canada sidestep an EU law restricting the import of unsustainable wood products. Others are hopeful it will set a benchmark to measure Canada's climate and biodiversity targets.
Wilbur the pig, horses subject of B.C. woman's $30K SPCA lawsuit

Wilbur the pig, horses subject of B.C. woman's $30K SPCA lawsuit

Felicia Allen says she rescued the pot-bellied pig and former racehorses from being sent to slaughter.
B.C. communities on edge as wildfire shuts down highway, slowing deliveries of fuel, medicine

B.C. communities on edge as wildfire shuts down highway, slowing deliveries of fuel, medicine

The province is urging everyone to restrict travel to essential purposes as the detour takes an extra four hours.
Attempted murder, arson charges laid after Coquitlam house fire

Attempted murder, arson charges laid after Coquitlam house fire

Crown Counsel approved six criminal charges against William John Allan Pye after a fire at a home on Keith Place near Parkland Drive in Coquitlam.
Ag labour shortage looms across Canada

Ag labour shortage looms across Canada

'Scarcity breeds creativity, and problems lead to innovative thinking.'
More affordable housing, childcare needed in new buildings close to SkyTrain stations: Coquitlam council

More affordable housing, childcare needed in new buildings close to SkyTrain stations: Coquitlam council

Coquitlam city council took Polygon and Nonni Properties to task for not providing non-market housing and child care spaces in their bids.
Most Instagram-worthy locations for grad photos in Port Coquitlam

Most Instagram-worthy locations for grad photos in Port Coquitlam

The week of June 19–25 will be Grad Week in Port Coquitlam, with several initiatives to mark the important milestone.