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Port Coquitlam mayor trumpets lowest tax lift in Metro Vancouver

Port Coquitlam mayor trumpets lowest tax lift in Metro Vancouver

Property taxes for Port Coquitlam homeowners are going up 5.58 per cent in July versus 6.9 per cent in Port Moody and 8.92 per cent in Coquitlam.
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RCMP confirm deaths of Victoria brothers who went missing while kayaking

RCMP confirm deaths of Victoria brothers who went missing while kayaking

The two brothers went missing while kayaking in a two-person kayak between Island View Beach and the Gulf Islands on April 20.
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Should I decant my white wine?

Should I decant my white wine?

Most modern wines are well filtered and aren’t necessarily designed for ageing, which means they’re unlikely to contain sediment, but you might consider decanting them for other reasons.
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Pet-friendly gardening: Tips for a safe and happy yard

Pet-friendly gardening: Tips for a safe and happy yard

Discover how to create a pet-safe garden oasis this season.
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B.C. immigrant gets probation for stabbing, slashing incident

B.C. immigrant gets probation for stabbing, slashing incident

A group of men went after two others in Vancouver's entertainment district on Nov. 6, 2021.
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'Independence is a right': Guide dog puppy raisers needed in B.C.

'Independence is a right': Guide dog puppy raisers needed in B.C.

B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs is looking for volunteers to raise puppies so they can grow up and help people.
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B.C. woman jailed one year for sexually assaulting partner's niece

B.C. woman jailed one year for sexually assaulting partner's niece

Woman said she kissed the teen when the girl revealed she found women attractive.
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Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents

Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Reena Virk's killer told parole officials that a television series about the Victoria, B.C., teen's murder is "disrespectful" and will "re-victimize" Virk's family.
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Four-year-old B.C. drug, gun case continues despite 2021 guilty pleas

Four-year-old B.C. drug, gun case continues despite 2021 guilty pleas

Matthew Phillip Bond has had the same lawyer since June 2021. Meanwhile, there have been 18 Crown prosecutors at the 64 court appearances, plus almost two dozen judges or justices of the peace.
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Port Moody needs a seniors rec centre. Here's how much it could cost

Port Moody needs a seniors rec centre. Here's how much it could cost

A consultant's report says Port Moody seniors could benefit from a standalone facility or an addition to the city's existing rec complex.
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