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Canada's Conservative leader calls Trump 'dangerous' at Coquitlam townhall

Canada's Conservative leader calls Trump 'dangerous' at Coquitlam townhall

The new leader of Canada’s official opposition called U.S. President Donald Trump “erratic, unfair and, quite frankly, dangerous” during a townhall this week with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.
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Men’s Shed would be a throwback to Port Moody’s roots

Men’s Shed would be a throwback to Port Moody’s roots

Port Moody's Station Museum wants to convert an old storage shed into a Men's Shed society to give local handymen a place to work on their personal projects, as well as their mental health.
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Coquitlam RCMP steps up enforcement of COVID-19 breaches

Coquitlam RCMP steps up enforcement of COVID-19 breaches

Nine violation tickets were issued by Coquitlam RCMP in December
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Opinion: Skip the pleasantries and be honest about pandemic's impact on mental health

Opinion: Skip the pleasantries and be honest about pandemic's impact on mental health

I crossed paths with my neighbour outside the house the other day. I wished him a happy new year and asked how his holidays were. He said they were great and then asked me about mine. I decided to answer honestly.
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SFU scholarship creator wants Port Coquitlam jet crash victims remembered

SFU scholarship creator wants Port Coquitlam jet crash victims remembered

'Keep their memories alive,' says Mahda Jahromi, a lecturer in Sustainable Energy Engineering, seeking commemorative efforts to remember the victims of Flight 752 that was shot down Jan. 8, 2020
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Large apartment, townhouse project sparks talk of cheaper ways to buy homes in Port Coquitlam

Large apartment, townhouse project sparks talk of cheaper ways to buy homes in Port Coquitlam

A developer proposing condos, townhouses along the Mary Hill Bypass in Port Coquitlam briefly considered breaks on home ownership costs but will adhere to city requirement for 10 affordable rental units instead; now some councillors think affordable home ownership should be included in the city's housing needs plan
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‘They are the murderers’: Families seek justice one year after flight shot down over Tehran

‘They are the murderers’: Families seek justice one year after flight shot down over Tehran

Ukrainian Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down over Tehran a year ago this week, killing 176 people, including a Port Coquitlam family of three. Now victims' families are demanding answers as they raise money for international legal action
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Coquitlam area schools start year with clean COVID-19 slate

Coquitlam area schools start year with clean COVID-19 slate

Two high schools — one in Port Moody and one in Coquitlam — were the last to have exposures investigated in 2020, according to a School District 43 Facebook post while Surrey had 50 students who tested positive over winter break
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'It seemed so far away. Until it wasn't': How the Tri-Cities grappled with the coronavirus

'It seemed so far away. Until it wasn't': How the Tri-Cities grappled with the coronavirus

As the pandemic and its fallout took root across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, economic hardship, suffering and grief over those who had died were balanced by extraordinary acts of compassion
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B.C. Finance Minister a ‘Grinch’ for $300 disability clawback: protesters

B.C. Finance Minister a ‘Grinch’ for $300 disability clawback: protesters

Protesters award '2020 Grinch of the Year award” to the Coquitlam MLA’s constituency office in protest of the reduction in government disability and income assistance payments
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