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Coquitlam first responders face growing toxic drug overdose battle

Coquitlam first responders face growing toxic drug overdose battle

Every siren signals another possible overdose in Coquitlam as local firefighters, moms, health-care workers and advocates respond to B.C.'s toxic drug crisis.
Neil Belenkie: The workplace is a generation apart

Neil Belenkie: The workplace is a generation apart

Employers need new strategies to deal with a new generation of employees
'Absolutely traumatizing': B.C. woman shares story of 85 medical appointments in 2 years

'Absolutely traumatizing': B.C. woman shares story of 85 medical appointments in 2 years

Natalie Lacasse has a complex medical history — one she says has resulted in being turned away or not being taken seriously.
Chronicling a crisis that keeps on killing

Chronicling a crisis that keeps on killing

The costs of B.C. and North America’s toxic drug overdose crisis continue to climb as stakeholders seek solutions to an international problem
The cost of doing business has worsened for nearly nine in 10 B.C. businesses, survey finds

The cost of doing business has worsened for nearly nine in 10 B.C. businesses, survey finds

Talent trumps taxes, capital, red tape as the top issue for business owners, who are struggling with the cost of labour
Airline must pay for B.C. man's delayed baggage, tribunal rules

Airline must pay for B.C. man's delayed baggage, tribunal rules

Bruno Zunic had to board a cruise in Orlando, Florida without his luggage.
Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life

Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life

In order to ensure new multi-unit housing prioritizes comfort and health, future residents and building owners should know what design choices to advocate for.
Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement

Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement

"Overwhelming case of fraud, misappropriation, conversion and deceit," said the judge.
Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?

Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?

Experts say cleantech operators will face the same cybersecurity threats as their fossil fuel counterparts and should seize the opportunity to build strong defences into their infrastructure.
Trail marker fundraiser launched in Anmore in memory of Deb Hope

Trail marker fundraiser launched in Anmore in memory of Deb Hope

A Coquitlam resident has started a GoFundMe campaign to honour the late veteran broadcaster who lived in the Village of Anmore.