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'Pretty big hill to climb,' Port Coquitlam mayor says of proposed 20-unit townhouse project

'Pretty big hill to climb,' Port Coquitlam mayor says of proposed 20-unit townhouse project

A developer is proposing to build a 20-unit townhouse project on land zoned for small lot residential — with room for child care and non-profit housing. But city wants more information before approving a community consultation plan.
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'World's biggest' adult playground and inflatable obstacle course coming to Lower Mainland

'World's biggest' adult playground and inflatable obstacle course coming to Lower Mainland

Organizers encourage participants to "regress to childhood" in the course
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B.C. man gets two years in prison for sucker punch death

B.C. man gets two years in prison for sucker punch death

“I’m sorry,” Jonathan James Payne mouthed to Neil Scarisbrick’s family as he was sentenced.
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B.C. wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas, as dozens of orphans brought in

B.C. wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas, as dozens of orphans brought in

Ducklings leave their nests immediately after hatching, but they still need their families’ help to find food, stay warm and be protected. 
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New owners of Trina Hunt’s former home in Port Moody want to change its address — but it will cost them

New owners of Trina Hunt’s former home in Port Moody want to change its address — but it will cost them

The five-bedroom home was listed for sale last October, at an asking price of $2.388 million.
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Galactic gobble: Star swallows planet in one big gulp

Galactic gobble: Star swallows planet in one big gulp

For the first time, scientists have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet — not just a nibble or bite, but one big gulp.
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Street performers sought for Coquitlam summer shows

Street performers sought for Coquitlam summer shows

The Evergreen Cultural Centre is launching its first-ever Open Air Performance Series. It will run July 10 to Sept. 1 on weekdays at noon.
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Opinion: Paying too much taxes? Do the math

Opinion: Paying too much taxes? Do the math

A typical family pays $9,000 in total for federal and provincial income taxes. What are they buying for that $9,000?
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Map: These Tri-Cities Tim Hortons are selling Smile Cookies for charity

Map: These Tri-Cities Tim Hortons are selling Smile Cookies for charity

The Canadian restaurant chain is in the middle of its Smile Cookie campaign, May 1 to 7, with the Tri-Cities locations donating funds to two non-profits.
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As Canada stays mum, which Commonwealth countries will put the King on their money?

As Canada stays mum, which Commonwealth countries will put the King on their money?

The decision to include the portrait of King Charles on banknotes and coins is largely symbolic.
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