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'Rain event' to continue in Metro Vancouver, alerts Environment Canada

'Rain event' to continue in Metro Vancouver, alerts Environment Canada

Up to 50mm is expected during this "long duration rainfall event"
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Minter: Deciduous azaleas will be budding in May

Minter: Deciduous azaleas will be budding in May

Often at this time of year, we admire the many flowering shrubs in other folks’ gardens, but we never seem to get around to planting some of these beauties in our own yards, Brian Minter writes.
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Blinded by billions: a look at spending on social housing in B.C.

Blinded by billions: a look at spending on social housing in B.C.

There is no standard government definition of affordable housing. And, in B.C., no one knows how many homeless there are, or if the programs meant to house them are making any difference.
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'A hell of a choice': Patients left frustrated amid delays to access assisted dying

'A hell of a choice': Patients left frustrated amid delays to access assisted dying

The 82-year-old says he wants that suffering to end. He wants to do it legally, painlessly, in a way that respects his loved ones.
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Coquitlam is handing out free large bags of compost on Earth Day. Here's why

Coquitlam is handing out free large bags of compost on Earth Day. Here's why

Gardeners can help Coquitlam reduce its waste by learning about environment-friendly strategies and using compost soil.
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Photos: A 'perfect strike' officially opens Coquitlam's 2023 softball season

Photos: A 'perfect strike' officially opens Coquitlam's 2023 softball season

Coquitlam's Mundy Park played host to a mini-tournament and scrimmage on April 1 to celebrate a new year of competition — and community.
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How to prevent parasites, parvovirus, and other common illnesses affecting dogs

How to prevent parasites, parvovirus, and other common illnesses affecting dogs

To best care for our dogs, it is important that we keep an eye on their health.
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Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and high winds over holiday weekend in B.C.

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and high winds over holiday weekend in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says several regions in British Columbia should brace for high winds and heavy rainfall this holiday weekend, warning of possible flooding and power outages as a pair of weather systems flow towards the South Coast.
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Tri-Cities Chamber supports route to economic growth via proposed $42B bullet train

Tri-Cities Chamber supports route to economic growth via proposed $42B bullet train

Managing population density, reducing greenhouse gases and cross-border connectivity are also cited in the letter for Washington, D.C.
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'Delete, delete, delete' the tax scams: BBB

'Delete, delete, delete' the tax scams: BBB

“The CRA doesn’t use text messages or instant messages to start a conversation with you about your taxes, benefits or account," says the Canada Revenue Agency.
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