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35 things you need in your emergency kit

35 things you need in your emergency kit

A complete list of everything you need should you find yourself in an emergency.
Two SFU pipe bands — with 19 Tri-Cities players — ready to win world titles

Two SFU pipe bands — with 19 Tri-Cities players — ready to win world titles

The Grade 1 and 3 pipe bands under the Simon Fraser University banner will compete on Aug. 18 and 19 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Photos: Artists grateful for return of Port Coquitlam's Music in the Park

Photos: Artists grateful for return of Port Coquitlam's Music in the Park

Dozens bask in the sounds of Port Coquitlam's summer showcase in Lions Park, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do you know a Tri-Cities resident deserving of B.C.'s good citizenship medal?

Do you know a Tri-Cities resident deserving of B.C.'s good citizenship medal?

Know someone that's gone above and beyond to serve the community? The nomination period for the province's highest civilian honour is open until Sept. 4.
Tri-Cities MLAs 'grateful' for new mobile mental health teams

Tri-Cities MLAs 'grateful' for new mobile mental health teams

Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam politicians hope the roll-out can help break barriers for times of crises.
Minter: These are some of the best flowering shrubs of summer

Minter: These are some of the best flowering shrubs of summer

The hot weather's not helping, but master gardener Brian Minter says there are some flowers that should start to blossom very soon.
Safety Alert: Nuts recalled in B.C. due to salmonella concern

Safety Alert: Nuts recalled in B.C. due to salmonella concern

"Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick"
Get the most accurate weather forecasts in Metro Vancouver history… today and every day

Get the most accurate weather forecasts in Metro Vancouver history… today and every day

Introducing Weatherhood: the largest, most state-of-the-art weather network of its kind in North America
Every new dog breed recognized in the 21st century

Every new dog breed recognized in the 21st century

Cuteness overload alert!
Minter: Cool yourself off under a shade tree

Minter: Cool yourself off under a shade tree

It’s time to plant a shade tree for future hot spells, writes master gardener Brian Minter.