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B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response

B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says she's a hopeful person, but she is leaving her office frustrated and disappointed. Angry, even, with drug overdose deaths expected to hit record levels this year. The B.C.
UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — Israel has been singled out by Canada's decision to back a UN call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the country's ambassador in Ottawa said Wednesday, as several Liberal MPs publicly lamented the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas.
New learning spaces now open at Coquitlam's two library branches

New learning spaces now open at Coquitlam's two library branches

The Discovery Lab is the latest addition to the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library.
Need cash for post-secondary tuition? Coquitlam Foundation can help

Need cash for post-secondary tuition? Coquitlam Foundation can help

Individuals and organizations have until Sunday, March 31, 2024, to submit a bid for post-secondary tuition, an area of study or sports; or funding for a special project.
'His love for Coquitlam was huge,' son says of Brian Robinson's legacy

'His love for Coquitlam was huge,' son says of Brian Robinson's legacy

Brian Robinson, who died on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in the Philippines, was a city councillor for 20 years and a school district trustee for 15 years.
B.C. man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket he received for birthday

B.C. man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket he received for birthday

The Kelowna, B.C., man plans to use some of his winnings toward a down payment for a new home.
Coquitlam passes 2024 budget with an 8.92% property tax hike

Coquitlam passes 2024 budget with an 8.92% property tax hike

Mayor Richard Stewart said Coquitlam city council may have to revisit the financial plan in 2024 given the provincial legislation that came down last month for housing.
Suspect arrested after smash and grab spree in the parking lot of Port Moody hospital

Suspect arrested after smash and grab spree in the parking lot of Port Moody hospital

The suspect had just been released with conditions for similar offences in another community
INTERPOL Red Notice sought for cocaine-smuggling B.C. truck driver who fled to India

INTERPOL Red Notice sought for cocaine-smuggling B.C. truck driver who fled to India

Raj Kumar Mehmi was recently sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison. Police are asking for the public's help in locating the fugitive.
Rob Shaw: Changing times shift focus of speculation tax from foreigners to fellow British Columbians

Rob Shaw: Changing times shift focus of speculation tax from foreigners to fellow British Columbians

Nearly half of homebuyers hit by BC NDP’s speculation tax are British Columbians – a far cry from five years earlier, when 20 per cent of locals had to pay up