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Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

It is, truthfully, the best of times and the worst of times, "but workers know differently," claims the New Westminster and Vancouver district labour councils.
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BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

Avoid personal details and leave out info on your child's school if you plan to post a "first day" photo to social media, the Better Business Bureau suggests.
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Is your pie the tastiest in the Tri-Cities? Here's your chance to prove it

Is your pie the tastiest in the Tri-Cities? Here's your chance to prove it

The Port Moody and Coquitlam Farmers Markets are hosting pie baking contests next month as part of their fall season set-ups.
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This Port Moody brewery is searching for the next (furry) faces of its beer

This Port Moody brewery is searching for the next (furry) faces of its beer

A third annual contest is calling on pet owners in the Tri-Cities, and across B.C., to post a pic of their companion and collect funds for the BC SPCA.
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For decades, they fought for others. King Charles III took notice

For decades, they fought for others. King Charles III took notice

Coquitlam’s Harinder Mahil and Farhad “Fred” Soofi of Port Moody, both immigrants, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their outstanding achievements to better the country and community.
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Power boom: BC Hydro to spend $360M on Tri-City upgrades

Power boom: BC Hydro to spend $360M on Tri-City upgrades

The work is part of an overall plan to spend $36 billion on infrastructure in the province over the next 10 years.
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Start your day with croissants at this new Port Coquitlam bakery

Start your day with croissants at this new Port Coquitlam bakery

La Boulangerie launches its first store on Prairie Avenue in Port Coquitlam on Saturday, Aug. 31.
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Fundraiser to help send this Port Moody butcher and her teammates to the 'Olympics of Meat'

Fundraiser to help send this Port Moody butcher and her teammates to the 'Olympics of Meat'

Port Moody's Taryn Barker owns The Little Butcher in NewPort Village, and looks to compete in Paris in September.
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BBB: School's in, but here's three scams returning students should watch for

BBB: School's in, but here's three scams returning students should watch for

Watch out for imposters and don't shop on price along, the Better Business Bureau suggests for students returning to school next month.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in the Tri-Cities

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in the Tri-Cities

Port Coquitlam is currently home to the second least expensive price for fuel in Metro Vancouver.
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