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B.C. strata fined newborns’ parents for increasing occupancy

B.C. strata fined newborns’ parents for increasing occupancy

After Christina James and Matt Rowland had each of their two children, their Vancouver strata council began fining them for increasing the number of people in their unit.
Canadians trust Ryan Reynolds' advice more than mortgage brokers, finds survey

Canadians trust Ryan Reynolds' advice more than mortgage brokers, finds survey

He does know a thing or two about gin.
Volunteer implores Metro Vancouver businesses to register with food recovery app

Volunteer implores Metro Vancouver businesses to register with food recovery app

Vancouver Food Runners is expanding its operations to the North Shore, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and Delta, calling for more volunteers and businesses to sign on
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.