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‘Birders, not blockaders’ ask B.C.to protect old-growth in Fairy Creek to save marbled murrelets

‘Birders, not blockaders’ ask B.C.to protect old-growth in Fairy Creek to save marbled murrelets

Citizen scientists have documented more than 300 sightings of the rare robin-sized seabird, which raises its chick after laying a single egg on massive moss covered tree branches in the old-growth forests on southwestern Vancouver Island.
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Coquitlam block parties returning this summer. Here's how you can host

Coquitlam block parties returning this summer. Here's how you can host

Play kits, plus a $150 cash grant, are available for Coquitlam residents looking to unite their neighbourhood through games, food and entertainment.
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Dozens of MPs face protesters calling for emissions cap for fossil fuel companies

Dozens of MPs face protesters calling for emissions cap for fossil fuel companies

Natural Resources Minister and North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson was among dozens of federal politicians targeted by climate activists Thursday calling for an emissions cap on Canada's oil and gas industry.
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Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuries

Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuries

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia is eyeing the expansion of a first-of-its-kind program in Canada that aims to help patients living with mild to moderate overdose-related brain injuries.
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Report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas will be a 'bridge fuel'

Report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas will be a 'bridge fuel'

A new report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas could be used as a "bridge fuel," and that ramping up LNG projects could undermine a shift to renewable energy around the world.
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Letter: 'Devastating' that fake Facebook users mask as deceased Port Moody community advocate

Letter: 'Devastating' that fake Facebook users mask as deceased Port Moody community advocate

Should there be stronger security for creating accounts after some appear to use the photo and name of Mary Anne Cooper, who passed away in November 2021?
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Is Coquitlam the most esports crazed city in Canada? One report says 'yes'

Is Coquitlam the most esports crazed city in Canada? One report says 'yes'

A digital marketing group's research shows the gaming bug has a one-up on Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam online players.
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Trouble with your child's car seat? Coquitlam RCMP to demonstrate safe installation

Trouble with your child's car seat? Coquitlam RCMP to demonstrate safe installation

Police and Coquitlam city staff are hosting a clinic next month to help new parents with their car and booster seats.
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Healthy food is costly in B.C — and it's worrying public health officials

Healthy food is costly in B.C — and it's worrying public health officials

"Households and individuals that experience household food insecurity face numerous health and social challenges," public health officials warn in their Food Costing in BC 2022 study.
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How can they afford that? Maybe they inherited it

How can they afford that? Maybe they inherited it

Understand the impact of inheritances on social inequality, the role of parental support in real estate investments, and gain expert advice on managing windfalls.
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