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Man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall ordered to stand trial

Man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall ordered to stand trial

Everton Javaun Downey, 32, has been ordered to stand trial in BC Supreme Court after a two-day preliminary inquiry that wrapped up in Vancouver provincial court Tuesday. He is accused of second degree murder in the death of Melissa Blimkie in December 2021.
Budget 2023 gives boost to dental care, green economy while searching for savings

Budget 2023 gives boost to dental care, green economy while searching for savings

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's 2023 federal budget promises "transformative investments" in Canada's green economy as the country tries to maintain its place in the global clean tech revolution and realign its supply chains toward alli
On Our Radar: Networking event inviting Farsi-speaking professionals to the Tri-Cities

On Our Radar: Networking event inviting Farsi-speaking professionals to the Tri-Cities

Coquitlam Public Library's "Tek Talk" is set to help introduce and connect those that speak the language with others in the region.
Budget 2023: Projected cost of federal dental program set to more than double

Budget 2023: Projected cost of federal dental program set to more than double

OTTAWA — The new federal budget shows the government's dental-care insurance program is projected to cost more than double what the Liberals originally thought, adding another $7.3 billion over five years.
Hoarding a 'complex problem,' says Tri-Cities seniors advocate who urges awareness

Hoarding a 'complex problem,' says Tri-Cities seniors advocate who urges awareness

The online presentation March 30 will answer questions about the disorder that affects one in 20 people, many of them seniors.
Health-care professionals fight decision to reject access to psilocybin for training

Health-care professionals fight decision to reject access to psilocybin for training

Canada violated the rights of hundreds of patients awaiting access to psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy when it rejected applications from health-care professionals to consume the restricted drug for training purposes, a lawyer for the workers argued
Brr! Parts of Metro Vancouver could see snow over the weekend

Brr! Parts of Metro Vancouver could see snow over the weekend

Thunderstorms are also very likely. ⚡⚡⚡
Musician, producer honours Port Coquitlam roots with name rebrand

Musician, producer honours Port Coquitlam roots with name rebrand

Spencer Hargreaves pivoted to the very Canadian pseudonym of "Terry Maple" during the COVID-19 pandemic to relaunch his music career.
'Big Apple' holiday on Port Coquitlam $100K winner's wish list

'Big Apple' holiday on Port Coquitlam $100K winner's wish list

Building a dream home is also on Gregory Edge's radar after recently claiming six figures off a scratch-and-win ticket.
Tri-Cities gymnast wins region-high four medals at BC Winter Games

Tri-Cities gymnast wins region-high four medals at BC Winter Games

Port Coquitlam's Clara Fretwell was one of 28 athletes that left Vernon with hardware around their neck in the rescheduled biannual event.