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Small-Business owners enjoy tax benefits in Group Benefit Plans

Small-Business owners enjoy tax benefits in Group Benefit Plans

With the right plan, business owners in the Lower Mainland can save taxes and get quality benefits for themselves, their family, and their employees
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Second homes, consulting work: Disclosures show what Tri-Cities politicians own and owe

Second homes, consulting work: Disclosures show what Tri-Cities politicians own and owe

The 2023 statements for elected officials in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody reveal assets, liabilities and other sources of income besides city council work.
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Pregnant? Sick parent? Coquitlam politicians can get up to 16 weeks of paid personal leave

Pregnant? Sick parent? Coquitlam politicians can get up to 16 weeks of paid personal leave

Coquitlam city council has renewed its policy to extend to personal leaves for local elected officials for maternity, parental, compassionate and caregiver relief.
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Concrete worker for Coquitlam company wins $2.5K award for 'harmful' racial slurs

Concrete worker for Coquitlam company wins $2.5K award for 'harmful' racial slurs

An employe who used Spanish word for monkey in addressing co-worker demeaned their colleague, a human rights tribunal has found.
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Polygon gets first reading for 4K homes in Coquitlam City Centre

Polygon gets first reading for 4K homes in Coquitlam City Centre

A public hearing for the Coronation Heights proposal, next to the Port Moody border, is set for Feb. 27 at Coquitlam City Hall.
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Coquitlam city manager Peter Steblin says goodbye

Coquitlam city manager Peter Steblin says goodbye

Coquitlam city manager Peter Steblin retires today (Monday).
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Nearly $134K in fines follow Tri-Cities social housing facility inspection

Nearly $134K in fines follow Tri-Cities social housing facility inspection

Coast Mental Health was hit with the big violation ticket for implementing an "insufficient" violence risk assessment.
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BBB: Signing up for a new gym membership for the new year? Read the fine print first

BBB: Signing up for a new gym membership for the new year? Read the fine print first

Before signing on the dotted line, here are a few things the Better Business Bureau suggests you do first so you don’t get wrapped into a contract you don’t agree to. 
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These two Coquitlam brunch spots have added dinner entrees to their menu

These two Coquitlam brunch spots have added dinner entrees to their menu

More options for special dining events and live music in Coquitlam as two popular businesses are now open beyond the lunch hour.
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Seven Tri-Cities eateries to be featured at 'Canada's largest food and drink' fest

Seven Tri-Cities eateries to be featured at 'Canada's largest food and drink' fest

Port Coquitlam is joining the table among five local restaurants returning for the 21st annual Dine Out Vancouver event.
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