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"I'm sorry it happened. It never should have happened," Port Coquitlam Coun. Nancy McCurrach said of the arson at Hazel Trembath Elementary on Oct. 14, 2023.

METRO VANCOUVER — Touring comedians to perform in Burnaby this month, as well as at Port Moody's Inlet Theatre on Nov. 12.

PORT COQUITLAM — The city is hosting a free day of fun on Wednesday, Oct. 18, for students whose elementary school burned down this past weekend.

PORT COQUITLAM — "Dealing with this event will not be easy for the students, staff, and community of Hazel Trembath, but with support, they will continue to thrive, and they will overcome this loss."

TRI-CITIES — The Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice has launched a series of patient surveys to improve healthcare services in the Tri-Cities and New Westminster.

PORT COQUITLAM — The watercolour battle at Taylight Brewing was also part of the program for the 2023 International Watercolour Summit, which is taking place from Oct. 12 to 17 in Port Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM — RCMP "has adequate resources to support the library and the event; however, we have simultaneous high-risk events occurring at the same time,” said Cpl. Alexa Hodgins.

COQUITLAM — Nick Zupan, a retired Port Coquitlam firefighter, takes over from Helena Michelis as president of the Coquitlam Search and Rescue team, in its 51st year.

PORT MOODY — Entry to Everything Rocks!, the 42nd show by the Port Moody Rock and Gem Club, is by donation on Oct. 14 and 15, 2023. The event takes place at the Kyle Centre.

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