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GoFundMe launched for Vancouver firefighter who had leg amputated due to flesh-eating disease

GoFundMe launched for Vancouver firefighter who had leg amputated due to flesh-eating disease

The community is rallying to support a family struck by tragedy.
Alleged B.C. drug traffickers, conspiring killers' court cases underway

Alleged B.C. drug traffickers, conspiring killers' court cases underway

Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver, Delta and Surrey all focuses of police investigations.
Advocates give group its mandate at Coquitlam homelessness forum

Advocates give group its mandate at Coquitlam homelessness forum

Low Entropy needs to find ways to build a community hub for the Tri-City homeless, provide more mental health supports and create more affordable housing, participants told the nonprofit.
B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff

B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff

The nursing ratios will be a first for Canada, says B.C.'s health minister.
B.C.'s eviction moratorium effective but reveals flaws in tenancy branch

B.C.'s eviction moratorium effective but reveals flaws in tenancy branch

Surrey had the highest rate of evictions during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Owners of Richmond vault company sued for almost $300K in missing gold, metals

Owners of Richmond vault company sued for almost $300K in missing gold, metals

A B.C. Supreme Court judge gave two customers the green light to pursue lawsuits against the insolvent owners.
B.C. man jailed six years for manslaughter

B.C. man jailed six years for manslaughter

Surrey's Andrew Baldwin was stabbed to death in a friend's home by Jordan Bottomley.
CMHC ends first-time homebuyer incentive, a program critics say 'made no sense'

CMHC ends first-time homebuyer incentive, a program critics say 'made no sense'

The plan was meant to help first-time buyers by having the government take on partial ownership of their property.
Fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary was human caused: Coquitlam RCMP

Fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary was human caused: Coquitlam RCMP

"This was more than just a place of learning. It was a place of community. It’s been a devastating loss and it’s had a significant impact on numerous persons," said Insp. Darren Carr.
Round of applause for Port Coquitlam's top five businesses

Round of applause for Port Coquitlam's top five businesses

ILU's, Sincerely Kitchen, Saputo, C Market Coffee and Citadel Speech and Language Services took home prizes from the 2024 PoCo Best Biz Awards ceremony.