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BBB: Save money by going 'green'

BBB: Save money by going 'green'

In preparation for Earth Day, Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC and Yukon (BBB) is reminding the public that going green to save money doesn't have to be difficult.
Birth control users finding limitations in province's coverage, but equivalents are available

Birth control users finding limitations in province's coverage, but equivalents are available

A couple of weeks after B.C. became the first province to make prescription birth control free, some people are surprised to find they still have to pay for their prescriptions or need to switch to an equivalent medication.
Youth-led clothing drive ends with pie to Port Coquitlam mayor's face

Youth-led clothing drive ends with pie to Port Coquitlam mayor's face

Three Tri-Cities influencers contributed to the more than 1,500 used clothing items collected for Coquitlam's 3030 Gordon Project.
Home floor advantage could favour Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs — the early 2023 season favourites

Home floor advantage could favour Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs — the early 2023 season favourites

The A's could be the "most balanced team" as 20 players are expected to be back in Coquitlam purple and gold.
Six Tri-Cities Douglas College alumni have been awarded $1K each. Here's why

Six Tri-Cities Douglas College alumni have been awarded $1K each. Here's why

The former students are described as innovative natural leaders through their work since graduating the Coquitlam post-secondary.
Missing woman has been found, say North Vancouver RCMP

Missing woman has been found, say North Vancouver RCMP

The missing woman was found April 16, North Vancouver police say
Minter: It's time to get cool-loving foods, colour plants in the ground

Minter: It's time to get cool-loving foods, colour plants in the ground

The weather is forecast to be cool for a while yet, but there is still so much we can do for early colour and food gardening, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
Researchers want Health Canada to post updated data on effects of drinking alcohol

Researchers want Health Canada to post updated data on effects of drinking alcohol

Researchers behind the latest guidance on drinking alcohol want Health Canada to update findings on its website to inform the public about safe levels of consumption.
B.C. bear breaks into car to drink nearly six cases of pop

B.C. bear breaks into car to drink nearly six cases of pop

The bear drank 69 of the 72 cans of pop, leaving behind three diet pops. (It seemed to prefer Orange Crush.)
Canada's emissions saw modest spike in 2021, but blind spots remain, say critics

Canada's emissions saw modest spike in 2021, but blind spots remain, say critics

The country released 670 megatons of carbon dioxide in 2021, a sign Canada's greenhouse gas emissions could be plateauing. But critics say Ottawa is failing to count big sources from logging.