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Volunteer group raises alarm after two fish killed in Port Coquitlam creek

Volunteer group raises alarm after two fish killed in Port Coquitlam creek

Fishing in local creeks is illegal, volunteer group notes, with fines up to $1,000 for flouting the law
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Cougar 'moving through' Port Moody, but watch your pets

Cougar 'moving through' Port Moody, but watch your pets

Conservation officer says big cat likely on the trail of a food source as deer proliferate in the city
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Coquitlam woman to share $6 million jackpot with co-workers

Coquitlam woman to share $6 million jackpot with co-workers

Melanie Nolan was sitting at her desk last week when suddenly she heard a noise from her co-worker. “I heard ‘whoo hoo’,” she said. Well, there was good reason for the noise.
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Port Coquitlam suspends indoor fitness activities in response to new COVID-19 restrictions

Port Coquitlam suspends indoor fitness activities in response to new COVID-19 restrictions

A new order from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry limits social gatherings to direct members of a household
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Coquitlam man plans to buy condo with $500,000 lotto winnings

Coquitlam man plans to buy condo with $500,000 lotto winnings

Jamie Rennie matched all six numbers and a bonus number after purchasing a ticket at Save-On-Foods on Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam
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Terry Fox shortlisted to be on the new $5 note

Terry Fox shortlisted to be on the new $5 note

Port Coquitlam’s hometown hero is one of eight Canadians shortlisted to have their image on the next $5 note.
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Here is how to wear a poppy properly

Here is how to wear a poppy properly

The Royal Canadian Legion has provided a set of protocols to help people wear a poppy in an appropriate and respectful manner this Remembrance Day.
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Study: High levels of radon gas found in 2% of Coquitlam homes

Study: High levels of radon gas found in 2% of Coquitlam homes

Of the 113 households that took part in the Coquitlam testing, 2% tested above Health Canada’s guidelines of 200 Becquerels per cubic meter
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Wet snow predicted for upper Port Moody, Coquitlam

Wet snow predicted for upper Port Moody, Coquitlam

Environment Canada issued a weather alert Monday morning for about 5-10 cm of snow in the higher elevations to accumulate starting later this afternoon, warns of potentially slippery conditions
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COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 90 per cent success

COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 90 per cent success

One of the global companies trialing vaccines for COVID-19 has announced a 90 per cent success rate.
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