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Save Our Streams: Mark Coquitlam catch basins with a yellow fish

Save Our Streams: Mark Coquitlam catch basins with a yellow fish

The Adopt-a-Catch Basin program aims to protect the more than 16,000 storm drains in Coquitlam from debris, litter and chemicals.
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Grad 2024: Port Moody Secondary co-valedictorian Tobio Yeung

Grad 2024: Port Moody Secondary co-valedictorian Tobio Yeung

The Tri-City News asked SD43 valedictorians in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody to reflect on their high school years and tell us what their future brings.
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Coquitlam school trustee clinches NDP nomination to run for MLA

Coquitlam school trustee clinches NDP nomination to run for MLA

School District 43 trustee Jennifer Blatherwick was acclaimed as the NDP candidate for Coquitlam–Maillardville. The provincial election is Oct. 19, 2024.
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Grad 2024: Dr. Charles Best Secondary valedictorian Armaan Sanghera-Gulamhussein

Grad 2024: Dr. Charles Best Secondary valedictorian Armaan Sanghera-Gulamhussein

The Tri-City News asked SD43 valedictorians in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody to reflect on their high school years and tell us what their future brings.
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Claire Nielsen: Healing to find our purpose

Claire Nielsen: Healing to find our purpose

"To heal the haunting of guilt and shame, we need to forgive ourselves," writes Claire Nielsen.
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Sunday Night Read: 'The Sakura Tree'

Sunday Night Read: 'The Sakura Tree'

This short story series submission is from Nancy Kato of New Westminster.
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Minter: Cooler spring temperatures — and how to garden among them

Minter: Cooler spring temperatures — and how to garden among them

Master gardener Brian Minter: "We still have a long season ahead of us."
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Two teachers, Coquitlam high school honoured for 'green' work

Two teachers, Coquitlam high school honoured for 'green' work

Joanne Peressin and Lynn Truong, as well as the Gleneagle Secondary Green Team, were recognized for the environmental work by the City of Coquitlam on June 1, 2024.
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Take a free painting class with the Port Coquitlam Arts Council

Take a free painting class with the Port Coquitlam Arts Council

Melissa Burgher and other professional artists from Port Coquitlam will lead the sessions “for anyone who has ever wanted to paint but couldn’t take the financial leap.”
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BBB: Keep an eye out for summer job scams

BBB: Keep an eye out for summer job scams

Be aware of aggressive offers and get contracts in writing are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests when looking for a seasonal job.
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