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Tri-Cities Today: July 10, 2024

Tri-Cities Today: July 10, 2024

Read what's on in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Forcing the younger generation to work harder to support a growing elderly population is neither efficient nor sustainable. Canada shouldn't seek to follow in Greece's footsteps.
B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

The campfire ban, which comes into effect at noon on July 12, 2024, will apply to every area of B.C. except the Haida Gwaii Forest District.
'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

Annette Nolan was injured on Sept. 23, 2020 while crossing at an unmarked crosswalk in Vancouver.
North Vancouver park ranger catches tree cutters red handed in Lynn Canyon

North Vancouver park ranger catches tree cutters red handed in Lynn Canyon

The two had been attempting to remove the tree to make way for cliff jumping.
Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Since the program was launched about a year ago, the utility has installed more than 12,000 of the units, about 16 per cent of them on Vancouver Island.
B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

The resident was eventually evicted.
Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Staff found contraband items worth over $67,000 on July 2.
B.C. murder accused's police statement inadmissible in trial, judge rules

B.C. murder accused's police statement inadmissible in trial, judge rules

The circumstances of Pascal Bouthillette's arrest and questioning rendered his right to remain silent meaningless, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled. Bouthillette pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Firms fined $22K over three months for fall risks at Tri-City construction sites

Firms fined $22K over three months for fall risks at Tri-City construction sites

One company was fined $10,000, one had no barriers at 30 feet in the air and a third saw one of its employees get seriously injured after falling two storeys.