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UBCO study finds low-carb start to day helps battle type 2 diabetes

UBCO study finds low-carb start to day helps battle type 2 diabetes

"Our research indicates a low-carbohydrate meal, first thing in the morning, seems to help control blood sugar throughout the day," says Dr. Barbara Oliveira
Hikers still using Crystal Falls trail — two years after Coquitlam blocked it

Hikers still using Crystal Falls trail — two years after Coquitlam blocked it

Coquitlam neighbours raise the alarm about the trail use after a hiker was rescued late May via helicopter.
Big change coming to Port Coquitlam neighbourhood with proposed subdivision

Big change coming to Port Coquitlam neighbourhood with proposed subdivision

For the second time in two years, a developer is holding a public information session about a proposed subdivision at the foot of Burke Mountain.
Metro Vancouver breweries pull in over 20 wins at Canadian Brewing Awards

Metro Vancouver breweries pull in over 20 wins at Canadian Brewing Awards

Altogether, B.C. breweries got 51 awards.
Vancouver Island scuba divers spot sixgill shark in rare shallow-water sighting

Vancouver Island scuba divers spot sixgill shark in rare shallow-water sighting

McTavish was first to spot the animal and used a flashlight and hand signals to alert the others to the shark.
Someone stole five couplings that keep this Coquitlam school's playground safe

Someone stole five couplings that keep this Coquitlam school's playground safe

Students at Hampton Park Elementary are looking for other ways to play outside for the rest of the school year as RCMP investigate the vandalism.
Orca and deer spotted swimming together near U.S.-Canada Border

Orca and deer spotted swimming together near U.S.-Canada Border

The deer might have been spooked, but the whale was unfazed.
Burke Mountain elementary school opens $83K playground

Burke Mountain elementary school opens $83K playground

Coquitlam's Smiling Creek Elementary now has a wheelchair accessible playground three years after its fundraising campaign started.
Hot dog! It is going to feel as hot as 32 C in Metro Vancouver

Hot dog! It is going to feel as hot as 32 C in Metro Vancouver

Drink lots of water this week.
Police seek assault suspect from dog dispute in Coquitlam

Police seek assault suspect from dog dispute in Coquitlam

The suspect asked for money after alleging their dog was injured after playing with the victim's dog at the Maillardville site.