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Canada lagging as wind and solar drive global drop in electricity emissions, study finds

Canada lagging as wind and solar drive global drop in electricity emissions, study finds

Wind and solar generation have hit a global turning point in weening the grid off fossil fuels. Some experts say Canada needs to build five times faster to catch up.
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Two B.C. MPs currently on parliamentary trip to Taiwan

Two B.C. MPs currently on parliamentary trip to Taiwan

Canada only formally recognizes Mainland China, but maintains informal relations with Taiwan. Canada-Taiwan trade reached $10.2 billion in 2021, up from $7.4 billion a year earlier
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New cannabis store proposed for Port Coquitlam, but none yet for downtown

New cannabis store proposed for Port Coquitlam, but none yet for downtown

Four years after Port Coquitlam's first cannabis retail outlets were approved one more goes to the next stage of approval
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'It was so gross': Metro Vancouver woman finds bugs in store-bought Easter eggs

'It was so gross': Metro Vancouver woman finds bugs in store-bought Easter eggs

One of the eggs was "full of bugs."
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B.C. energy ministry now considering expansion plans for Coquitlam rock mine

B.C. energy ministry now considering expansion plans for Coquitlam rock mine

The 30-day feedback period recently closed on the Gilley's Quarry expansion plans in Coquitlam.
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Trees not endangered species in B.C., expert says

Trees not endangered species in B.C., expert says

"We have lots of forest, it’s just the forest we’re operating in for timber harvesting has become a lot less," forestry expert David Elstone says.
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Nearly $435K in B.C. grants approved for these Tri-Cities festivals

Nearly $435K in B.C. grants approved for these Tri-Cities festivals

Almost 20 events slated for 2023 and 2024 in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are getting a boost from the province.
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Court mulls duelling claims between Coquitlam mayor, Metro administrator

Court mulls duelling claims between Coquitlam mayor, Metro administrator

"Sideshow" lawsuit in legal battle between Spanish company and regional district pits letter by Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart against evidence from Jerry Dobrovolny, Metro's CAO.
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Extra Tri-Cities transit service scheduled for Vancouver Sun Run weekend

Extra Tri-Cities transit service scheduled for Vancouver Sun Run weekend

The West Coast Express will add a train through Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for the morning and afternoon.
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Union for RCMP 911 operators calls for recruitment plan to address staff shortages

Union for RCMP 911 operators calls for recruitment plan to address staff shortages

"Police are not moving until one of us answers that call," says CUPE Local 104 president Kathleen Hippern
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