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Experts weigh-in on how to address COVID-19 conspiracy theorists

Experts weigh-in on how to address COVID-19 conspiracy theorists

Experts agree conspiracy theories are born out of fear and a need for answers no matter how outlandish
How a Metro Vancouver hairstylist rose to TikTok stardom during a global pandemic

How a Metro Vancouver hairstylist rose to TikTok stardom during a global pandemic

With 14.4 million followers and counting, Abbotsford resident Kris Collins is Canada's second most-followed TikToker. And, for the record, she still does hair.
B.C. guarding against ‘concerted effort’ to sabotage vaccine delivery: Henry

B.C. guarding against ‘concerted effort’ to sabotage vaccine delivery: Henry

Henry did not elaborate on where threats to the vaccine’s logistical chain came from, but she said her team is acting on advice from the federal government and in consultation with other countries
How to apply for B.C.’s new $1,000 COVID-19 recovery benefit

How to apply for B.C.’s new $1,000 COVID-19 recovery benefit

If the legislation introduced Tuesday goes through, families and individuals will be able to start applying for the benefit as early as Dec. 18, setting them up for deposits by Christmas Eve
Police arrest squatter in shipping container, seize ‘multiple weapons’

Police arrest squatter in shipping container, seize ‘multiple weapons’

A 34-year-old man was arrested with the help of the RCMP Integrated Emergency Response Team on 22 charges across Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine authorized by Health Canada

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine authorized by Health Canada

Health Canada issued its decision on the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine Wednesday morning, making it the second country in the world after the United Kingdom to greenlight the vaccine.
Two Port Moody beers make B.C.’s top 10 holiday brews list

Two Port Moody beers make B.C.’s top 10 holiday brews list

A Hazy IPA and a spiced stout round out offerings from two Port Moody breweries, both picked for the B.C. Ale Trail’s top 10 holiday-themed brews
Canada not threatened by Trump's 'America First' vaccine order

Canada not threatened by Trump's 'America First' vaccine order

'Deliberately, in the contracts themselves, we contemplated having access to production facilities on more than one continent,' said minister
Fraser Health changes parent, staff notification process for COVID-19 school exposures

Fraser Health changes parent, staff notification process for COVID-19 school exposures

Parents across Fraser Health — including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody — to get more detailed information on school coronavirus exposures, clusters and outbreaks.
Can your B.C. employer fire you for not getting vaccinated?

Can your B.C. employer fire you for not getting vaccinated?

With vaccines rolling out in the new year, employers will seek assurances, but not everyone will want to comply, here’s what a Coquitlam labour lawyer says to consider