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Minter: Give your greenthumb dad a gardening gift for Father's Day

Minter: Give your greenthumb dad a gardening gift for Father's Day

For Father's Day next Sunday (June 18), give dad a special tree, shrub or rose that he’s had his eye on, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
Six-month re-referral requirement for specialists to be scrapped

Six-month re-referral requirement for specialists to be scrapped

Patients won’t need to ask their family doctor for a new referral after six months to see a specialist for the same condition, starting July 1
U.S. border towns still wait on buyers from B.C., as Vancouver shopping buses vanish

U.S. border towns still wait on buyers from B.C., as Vancouver shopping buses vanish

Cross-border shopping buses filled with Chinese and Korean Canadian consumers were once ubiquitous outside Washington state malls, but they have all-but disappeared from the commercial landscape, dealing a heavy blow to border-town businesses.
Ottawa girl, 12, becomes youngest university graduate in Canadian history

Ottawa girl, 12, becomes youngest university graduate in Canadian history

OTTAWA — Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis has become the youngest person in Canadian history to graduate from university.
Five Tri-Cities students land four-year scholarship funding from $6.9M pot

Five Tri-Cities students land four-year scholarship funding from $6.9M pot

The Beedie Luminaries foundation selected three Coquitlam teens and two from Port Coquitlam for its 2023 roll-out of education funding.
Chersea to play at Port Coquitlam school's year-end music show

Chersea to play at Port Coquitlam school's year-end music show

The PoCo recording artist returns to her roots for Minnekhada Middle School's "Must Rock" program finale.
Free app alerts Coquitlam residents of waste collection disruptions

Free app alerts Coquitlam residents of waste collection disruptions

Personalized curbside pick-up schedules, reminders and updates at Coquitlam homeowners' finger tips.
On Our Radar: Classic car show to help raise funds for Port Coquitlam football

On Our Radar: Classic car show to help raise funds for Port Coquitlam football

Hundreds of vintage vehicles will take over Terry Fox Secondary's parking lot this weekend. Here's why, and what else the event will offer.
Letter: Thanks to the person who turned in my wallet, keys to Port Moody police

Letter: Thanks to the person who turned in my wallet, keys to Port Moody police

This letter is for the person who found the case that was attached to the back of my bike as I rode the Traboulay PoCo Trail on June 1, the Coquitlam writer states.
Lifeguard shortage? B.C. communities find success with unique tactics

Lifeguard shortage? B.C. communities find success with unique tactics

Many B.C. communities have come up with creative new ways to retain and attract lifeguards.