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Cell provider mistakenly charges Metro Vancouver man for call to toll-free mental health hotline

Cell provider mistakenly charges Metro Vancouver man for call to toll-free mental health hotline

The charges have reportedly happened to other people as a result of "an unfortunate technical problem."
Housing for 'wellness' as New View Society celebrates 50 years in Port Coquitlam

Housing for 'wellness' as New View Society celebrates 50 years in Port Coquitlam

A $5-million renovation to Port Coquitlam's Maplewood Manor is bringing smiles to the faces of these residents.
Former Coquitlam Little League treasurer charged with fraud

Former Coquitlam Little League treasurer charged with fraud

Terri Michael will be in Port Coquitlam provincial court this month in connection to a loss of more than $150,000 from the local baseball organization's account.
Questions about housing, traffic and Crunch rats raised at Coquitlam townhall

Questions about housing, traffic and Crunch rats raised at Coquitlam townhall

Comments, concerns and even a congratulations came before Coquitlam City Council at Tuesday’s spring townhall meeting.
John Ducker: Drowsy driving third highest cause of collisions

John Ducker: Drowsy driving third highest cause of collisions

The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators says that 21% of our collisions are caused by driver fatigue. That amounts to around 400 deaths and 2,100 serious injuries every year.
Metro Vancouver affordable housing stock 'ramps up,' shifts to apartment units

Metro Vancouver affordable housing stock 'ramps up,' shifts to apartment units

Metro Vancouver is planning to build 2,000 new and redeveloped affordable housing units over the next 10 years after decades of stalled growth in its housing program.
Flight delays not Air Canada's fault, B.C. tribunal says

Flight delays not Air Canada's fault, B.C. tribunal says

In a recent decision, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said flight delays due to airport issues were beyond Air Canada's control.
95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

B.C. Ferries is warning travellers that staffing shortages could lead to cancellations.
How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

For the general public, emergency alerts are "absolutely no issue," says one UBC associate professor. But for others, like those in domestic violence situations, they could cause harm.
Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Marilyn Johnson says she faced health-care discrimination because she is Indigenous and lives in the Downtown Eastside. Here’s what needs to change