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Looking for fresh family adventure vacation ideas? Squamish advisor has tips

Looking for fresh family adventure vacation ideas? Squamish advisor has tips

From thrilling activities to cultural immersion: Unlocking the best family far-flung vacations.
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Minter: Important points on plants

Minter: Important points on plants

A garden walk, even around your small space garden, is very important this time of year, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Coquitlam daycare operator loses home, pets and business in fire

Coquitlam daycare operator loses home, pets and business in fire

Ramona Toth, who runs Green Star Childcare, said she's trying to rebuild after a blaze broke out at her Westwood Plateau home on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
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5 ways to rebuild routines and start conquering your goals in 2024

5 ways to rebuild routines and start conquering your goals in 2024

Intent is half the battle, and these local businesses want to help ensure you have all the tools necessary to reach your 2024 goals
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Medal of Good Citizenship honours Coquitlam community builder

Medal of Good Citizenship honours Coquitlam community builder

Vishad Deeplaul, Burnaby's first manager of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), is one of 21 people receiving B.C.'s highest civilian honour this year.
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Column: Watch for federal tax hikes in 2024 on booze, carbon

Column: Watch for federal tax hikes in 2024 on booze, carbon

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation warns of payroll, carbon and alcohol tax hikes for consumers in the new year.
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Police issued 1,666 tickets on this Port Coquitlam road last year

Police issued 1,666 tickets on this Port Coquitlam road last year

RCMP cracked down on speedsters and distracted drivers at its designated HAZE areas last year, issuing a total of 4,163 violation tickets to drivers in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.
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Property assessments in Belcarra up 9% — the highest in the region

Property assessments in Belcarra up 9% — the highest in the region

The Tri-City property with the highest 2024 value is on Caliente Place in Coquitlam — an estate currently surrounded by a concrete wall.
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SFU student from Coquitlam paints organs with Indigenous designs

SFU student from Coquitlam paints organs with Indigenous designs

Centennial Secondary graduate Ashley Jones is getting attention for her organ art that uses Haida and Metis elements.
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Minter: Flowering shrubs, and bringing cuts indoors

Minter: Flowering shrubs, and bringing cuts indoors

Master gardener Brian Minter: "A well-planned garden can provide an almost limitless supply of colour."
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