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Cash handed out to Coquitlam area schools for student activities

Cash handed out to Coquitlam area schools for student activities

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, which has curbed extra-curricular activities, 78 schools and parent groups are getting a combined $695,120, with flexibility to allow them to hold events once it's safe to do so
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Organizers pull plug on Port Moody's Penguin Plunge

Organizers pull plug on Port Moody's Penguin Plunge

The annual Penguin Plunge at Port Moody's Rocky Point Park on New Year's Day is the latest holiday season event to be scuttled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Building reno brings Chipotle Mexican Grill eatery to Port Coquitlam

Building reno brings Chipotle Mexican Grill eatery to Port Coquitlam

City approves building changes to convert a former KFC/Taco Bell to a Mexican fast-food restaurant, which will offer drive-thru service
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Port Moody police call on public after 24-year-old woman assaulted on street

Port Moody police call on public after 24-year-old woman assaulted on street

The twilight assault occurred while the woman was walking down Glenayre Drive in Port Moody on Dec. 9; police are looking for any witnesses or dash cam footage
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Another Coquitlam Superstore worker tests positive for COVID-19

Another Coquitlam Superstore worker tests positive for COVID-19

This is at least the second time the Westwood Mall Real Canadian Superstore has been hit with COVID-19
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COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, ICU wards rises to record level

COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, ICU wards rises to record level

B.C. has never had a higher number of serious COVID-19 infections than it has right now, with a record 361 patients in hospital with infections, and a record 93 of those people in intensive care units.
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Health-care worker first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in B.C.

Health-care worker first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in B.C.

In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix shared a photo of a woman with her sleeve rolled up at a nondescript table in a plain room
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Speak up on Port Coquitlam budget for a chance to win swag

Speak up on Port Coquitlam budget for a chance to win swag

Those who sign up for a survey before Jan. 31 will be entered to win a $50 gift card to the Port Coquitlam business of their choice and a basket of city swag, deadline for budget input though is Jan. 17
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Two Port Coquitlam high schools flagged for multiple COVID-19 exposures

Two Port Coquitlam high schools flagged for multiple COVID-19 exposures

Fraser Health listed coronavirus exposures at Terry Fox secondary on Dec. 8, 9, 10 and 11, and at the B.C. Christian Academy Dec. 8, 9 and 10
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Health order enforcement to amp up in the next two weeks: Horgan

Health order enforcement to amp up in the next two weeks: Horgan

B.C. Premier John Horgan said the province will increase enforcement of health orders in the next two weeks, including pursuing and collecting from those who are issued fines.
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