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'First-of-its-kind' recovery program aims to break Tri-Cities, New West homeless cycle

'First-of-its-kind' recovery program aims to break Tri-Cities, New West homeless cycle

A new Fraser Health complex-care service hopes to house and heal residents facing mental health and addiction challenges.
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David Eby scheduled to make first Tri-Cities appearance as B.C. premier

David Eby scheduled to make first Tri-Cities appearance as B.C. premier

He's penciled in for May as a keynote speaker at Economic Summit 2023 in Coquitlam.
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Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership

Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership

VANDERHOOF, B.C. — A former BC Liberal cabinet minister turfed from the party caucus last year for his climate change views says he's running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
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Port Coquitlam's Leigh Square is getting a new pavilion. Here's where it'll be built

Port Coquitlam's Leigh Square is getting a new pavilion. Here's where it'll be built

The design will be "simple, open and complement the existing city hall heritage aesthetic," states a Port Coquitlam staff report.
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Locals share stunning photos of northern lights dancing in the Metro Vancouver sky

Locals share stunning photos of northern lights dancing in the Metro Vancouver sky

It was a battle against the clouds last night but Metro Vancouverites still managed some beautiful snaps.
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Pair of Tri-Cities-based athletes win bronze at U SPORTS nationals

Pair of Tri-Cities-based athletes win bronze at U SPORTS nationals

Port Moody's Sophia Gaskell and Coquitlam volleyball product Aidan Palanca recently scored medals at Canada's highest level of university sport.
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Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

BC Liquor Distribution Branch says it’s not possible to confirm what level of price increase consumers may or may not see.
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Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Globally, the composition of fragrance mixtures is considered proprietary information.
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Opinion: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Opinion: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

The bottled water industry can undermine progress of projects aimed at creating safe-water systems for all, by redirecting attention to a less reliable, less affordable option.
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Opinion: 'Salam, Ramadan Mubarak!': 4 ways schools can bring Ramadan into the classroom

Opinion: 'Salam, Ramadan Mubarak!': 4 ways schools can bring Ramadan into the classroom

Educators in public schools can develop the identities of Muslim students and create a positive school culture during Ramadan by fostering community partnerships in introducing school activities.
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