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Hudson’s Bay Coquitlam defaults on rent, has lease terminated

Hudson’s Bay Coquitlam defaults on rent, has lease terminated

The Hudson’s Bay Company’s location at Coquitlam Centre was shuttered Saturday, Nov. 21, one of at least eight locations across Canada and the U.S. where the company has refused to pay rent since the start of the pandemic.
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Office-based employers asked to keep staff at home until 2021: Dr. Henry

Office-based employers asked to keep staff at home until 2021: Dr. Henry

British Columbia’s top doctor is asking office-based companies to keep employees working from home, until next year
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Two more COVID-19 exposure dates flagged at Coquitlam middle school

Two more COVID-19 exposure dates flagged at Coquitlam middle school

This is the second time Fraser Health has issued an exposure notification at the Coquitlam middle school
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Port Moody bracing for winter with local heroes

Port Moody bracing for winter with local heroes

New Snow Stars program will recognize snow clearing efforts of volunteers helping their neighbours keep walks cleared.
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BC Parks commits to safety overhaul following WorkSafe BC orders

BC Parks commits to safety overhaul following WorkSafe BC orders

September inspection found Crown agency was putting staff ‘at risk’ with outdated procedures
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Quicker COVID-19 school exposure notices promised as Port Coquitlam parents raise concerns

Quicker COVID-19 school exposure notices promised as Port Coquitlam parents raise concerns

Lag time in school exposure notices could be explained in part by delays to testing, says medical health officer, but she says efforts are being made to get notices out to parents sooner
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Port Coquitlam mayor joins call for province to act quickly in COVID-19 economic recovery effort

Port Coquitlam mayor joins call for province to act quickly in COVID-19 economic recovery effort

West signed on with 23 other resource-reliant communities to encourage B.C. Premier John Horgan to enable shovel-ready projects and encourage international investment
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Ferry mask image will be replaced after everyone has their laugh

Ferry mask image will be replaced after everyone has their laugh

A B.C. Ferries sign reminding passengers to wear a mask has gained far more attention than anticipated, even earning a mention on U.S. late-night television.
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B.C. announces new COVID orders that will have major implications for Whistler

B.C. announces new COVID orders that will have major implications for Whistler

Health officer encourages travellers to postpone upcoming trips to B.C.
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Burnaby researchers fight COVID with math

Burnaby researchers fight COVID with math

Two Burnaby researchers are using math to probe the most effective ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces, schools, transit, parties and other settings.
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